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Trump says Iran is not ready for the 'right deal'

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has “total control” of the region involving the Strait of Hormuz and that this extends “well into it.” He added that Iran is “not ready to make the ‘right deal.'”
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump made remarks about U.S. control around the Strait of Hormuz and said Iran is not ready for the “right deal.”
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was responding with remarks about the state of negotiations and Iran’s readiness for the “right deal.”
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