Brief
Trump says US must make a deal with Iran or face more attacks
President Donald Trump told reporters the US must choose between a deal with Tehran or further strikes, as Iran weighs Washington's response to its Hormuz proposal.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump said the seven‑month war with Iran will end “very soon, one way or the other” and warned that the United States must decide whether to negotiate a settlement or increase military action. The comments were made in the Oval Office on October 1, 2026, according to Gulf News.
What happened
During a press briefing, Trump stated, “We have to make that decision: We blow them up or make a deal,” indicating that the US still considers a military option viable if talks fail. He added that the conflict would conclude “very soon, one way or the other.” The president also claimed the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz, while noting that the situation could change if Iran were to lay mines in the waterway.
What the reports add
Gulf News reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have framed the US campaign as a failure, whereas Washington maintains that Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities have been severely damaged. The outlet noted that Iran has confirmed receipt of Washington’s formal response to its latest proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though the contents of that response have not been disclosed.
What was said
Trump told reporters, “We blow them up or make a deal,” as quoted by Gulf News. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed President Masoud Pezeshkian and the cabinet after returning from talks involving mediators, according to the same source. Pezeshkian said Iran would keep trying to reach an agreement while defending what Tehran sees as the rights of its people.
How it came about
The latest remarks follow a series of diplomatic moves documented in recent Felo News coverage. On September 30, Felo reported Washington’s formal answer to Iran’s seven‑day Hormuz peace plan, which included calls for lifting the US blockade and releasing frozen assets. Earlier, on September 25, Felo noted Iran’s deadline for Hormuz reopening and the suspension of Iranian airline flights to the UAE. Trump’s earlier warning at the United Nations on September 22, where he threatened to “annihilate” Iran, also set the tone for today’s statements.
Key facts
- President Donald Trump said the US must choose between a deal with Iran or further military action. (gulfnews.com)
- Trump claimed the US has "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz. (gulfnews.com)
- Iran confirmed it received Washington's formal response to its Hormuz proposal, but the response details were not disclosed. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “US-Iran war: Trump says 'make a deal' or face more attacks — what UAE residents need to know tonight, October 1, 2026”
