Trump Says Iran Deal Is Possible by Monday but Threatens Strikes if Hormuz Stays Closed

U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 5, 2026, that a deal with Iran could be possible by Monday, signaling that negotiations may still be alive despite the ongoing confrontation. Reuters reported that Trump said Iran was negotiating, giving markets a brief reason to consider the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough.

At the same time, Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric. In a separate warning reported by Reuters, he said the United States would target Iranian infrastructure on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The threat specifically referred to infrastructure such as power plants and bridges, showing that Washington is trying to pressure Tehran by linking diplomacy directly to the reopening of one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.

The combination of these two messages has created a highly tense situation for global markets. On one side, there is still some hope that negotiations could prevent a wider escalation. On the other side, the threat of direct strikes on infrastructure means the risk of a new military shock remains very real. Investors are therefore caught between a possible diplomatic resolution and a potential expansion of the conflict

The Strait of Hormuz is especially important because it is a critical shipping route for global oil flows. As long as the waterway remains disrupted, markets are likely to stay nervous about energy prices, inflation risks, and supply security. This is why Trump’s comments immediately matter not only for geopolitics, but also for oil, currencies, equities, and broader risk sentiment.