US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump rejects Iran talks, says US has ‘total control’ of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump dismissed claims that his administration was attempting to negotiate with Iran, emphasizing his administration's focus on maintaining "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz. He dismissed the possibility of a beneficial agreement with Iran, stating that he has no interest in what the Iranian side perceives as a worthless deal.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump's official social media platform, the President expressed contentment with the current state of affairs, with Iran's economy on the brink of collapse. The US has issued a security alert for its citizens across the Middle East, warning of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions due to heightened tensions and the potential for escalation by Iran and its allies.

On the same day, Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for an attack on US bases in Iraqi Kurdistan, targeting a maintenance center, warehouses, and the guidance system of a surveillance aerostat using missiles and drones, according to state-run IRNA.