US-Iran Strikes Resume Near Hormuz Amid Ceasefire Talks

President Donald Trump fired back at his domestic opponents Monday, insisting that Iran is eager for a deal to end months of fighting even as fresh exchanges of fire erupted near the Strait of Hormuz. In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump told Democrats and skeptical Republicans to stop second-guessing his negotiations and simply let the process play out.

The comments came hours after the U.S. military confirmed weekend strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, actions described as self-defense following the downing of an American drone. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by claiming it hit a U.S. airbase in Kuwait used in prior attacks, though Kuwaiti defenses intercepted the incoming missiles and drones amid air raid sirens. Kuwait’s foreign ministry condemned the violation of its territory and warned that such incidents threaten regional stability.

Trump portrayed the back-and-forth as manageable noise in a broader effort to secure lasting terms. “Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the USA and those that are with us,” he wrote, adding that constant “chirping” from political opponents makes his job harder. He urged patience, saying the outcome would work out well in the end. The president has previously described Iranian negotiators as crafty and stressed he is in no rush, arguing haste produces weak agreements.

The latest flare-up occurs against a shaky ceasefire that began in early April after three months of direct U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran. Washington has been unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, despite repeated claims of success against Iranian forces. In a separate interview, Trump acknowledged that core elements of Iran’s military were largely left intact, describing them as relatively moderate and necessary to prevent total collapse inside the country.

Iranian officials have continued messaging Washington about conditions for a broader agreement, including guarantees tied to fighting in Lebanon where Israeli forces have pushed deeper against Hezbollah. Production has resumed at parts of Iran’s South Pars gas field damaged earlier in the conflict, while Tehran executed two men convicted in January protests. Both sides have traded limited strikes throughout the ceasefire period, keeping tensions high without a full resumption of major combat.

Trump’s approach reflects a determination to avoid open-ended commitments that drain American resources and attention. Critics in Congress and the media have pressed for faster movement or clearer red lines, yet the president has dismissed such pressure as unhelpful noise from those who never liked the idea of measured engagement in the first place. With talks ongoing and no final terms announced, the focus remains on whether Washington can extract concessions on enrichment and regional behavior without sliding back into wider war.