Trump Issues Explicit Call for Iran Deal Amid Reports of Extended U.S. Blockade

President Donald Trump has issued an explicit call for Iran to sign a deal as the sole alternative to further escalation. This ultimatum comes amid emerging reports suggesting that the United States intends to extend the currently imposed blockade, intensifying pressure on Tehran. While Iran has requested U.S. intervention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright noted that partial reopening via secured pathways is feasible without full mine clearance. However, Wright warned that a prolonged shutdown risks permanent damage to Iran’s low-pressure oil reservoirs, potentially crippling its long-term production. Simultaneously, Washington is advancing its "Trump Peace Pipeline Agenda" to boost energy exports to Europe. These maneuvers signal a strategic shift toward a concrete ultimatum, leveraging the threat of an extended blockade to force a diplomatic resolution.