Trump dismisses Iran deal as 'worthless' amid Hormuz standoff

President Trump publicly dismissed the value of a potential nuclear deal with Iran, asserting near-total US control of the Strait of Hormuz. However, most traffic through the strait remains halted, indicating the standoff persists and the US claim of control is partial. This rhetoric signals a hardening US position, reducing near-term prospects for de-escalation and keeping energy markets on edge.