US EditionTrump weighing limited strikes against Iran after peace talks collapse: WSJ
The Wall Street Journal said officials are weighing strikes and a blockade after talks failed, with oil prices jumping 7.05% on the news.
- Following the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering resuming "limited military strikes" against Iran to break the negotiating stalemate.
- Vice President J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff left Islamabad, Pakistan, on Sunday without reaching a deal after Iranian leaders rejected an "affirmative commitment" to halt nuclear weapons development.
- On Monday at 10 a.m. ET, U.S. Central Command forces will begin a "blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports," enforcing it impartially against vessels of all nations.
- Officials noted a full-fledged bombing campaign remains less likely due to regional instability concerns, while the U.S. and Iran face an unofficial April 30, 2026, deadline for a potential permanent peace deal.
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Hormuz Blockade + Limited Strikes On Iran: Trump's Plan After Pakistan Talks Fail
These additional measures come as options to break the current impasse in efforts to reach a lasting agreement with Tehran, following the collapse of direct negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend.
Trump mulls fresh strikes on Iran after peace talks collapse
President Donald Trump is considering fresh strikes on Iran after high-stakes peace talks with the regime failed -- and as the US prepares Monday to block the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
After unsuccessful negotiations in Islamabad.
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