Trump Doubles Down on Iran Blockade as Peace Talks Hang in Balance

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his rhetoric on the Iran conflict, claiming the U.S. is “winning… by a lot” while signaling that Washington has no intention of easing its maritime blockade until Tehran agrees to a deal.

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump framed the blockade not only as a military success but as an economic one, asserting that it is “destroying Iran” and costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars per day. He also claimed Iranian actions were “forcing hundreds of ships” toward U.S. oil ports in Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska, reflecting shifting global