Trump: Military option against Iran remains on the table

US President Donald Trump stated on Friday during a conversation with reporters at Joint Andrews Base that the military option against Iran remains on the table. When asked if the shift toward economic warfare meant that military options were limited, the President replied, "No, not at all. It just means that we’re seeing what happens." Trump claimed that Iran is facing 350% inflation and lacks significant naval or air force capabilities, adding that the US maintains total control over the region, including the Strait of Hormuz. The President further remarked that while Iran would like to make a deal, they are not yet prepared to make the "right deal." These comments follow Trump's announcement of a sweeping economic pressure campaign, which he described as an "economic D-Day." In a post on Truth Social, he warned that these "historic measures" would cripple Iran's ability to project terror and reiterated that Iran would never possess a nuclear weapon. Trump also confirmed that there are currently no ongoing or scheduled talks with the Islamic Republic and that the naval blockade remains in full effect.