Trump Threatens Iran Ahead of Talks

The president's aggressive rhetoric comes as Vice President JD Vance arrives in Pakistan for high-stakes negotiations to end the six-week-old war.

Trump characterized the Iranian military as 'defeated' and insisted that the U.S. will not accept any 'toll booth' system in the critical waterway.

These comments have raised concerns about the durability of the current ceasefire and the potential for a return to full-scale hostilities.

While the administration publicly pursues a diplomatic solution, the president's warnings signal a low tolerance for any perceived bad faith from the Iranian delegation.