President Donald Trump warned Iran of "severe consequences" and said the full military option is back on the table today.
The escalation marks a critical turning point in the ongoing conflict, as the U.S. administration signals a shift from diplomatic pressure toward direct military action to resolve the nuclear deadlock.
Trump made the announcement on day 80 [1] of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The president said the decision to revisit the full military option follows Iran's rejection of U.S. demands and a failure to make nuclear concessions.
Beyond the nuclear file, the U.S. is facing growing frustration over the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade is raising global oil prices and harming the international economy, a situation the administration says is no longer sustainable.
Trump said that the military option is being returned to the table because Tehran has refused to meet specific demands. The president said that the U.S. requires an accelerated agreement to end the current hostilities.
While the specific terms of the rejected demands were not detailed, the administration linked the military threat directly to the nuclear standoff. The president said that Iran must move quickly to conclude a deal or face the consequences of the renewed military posture.
“The full military option was back on the table”
The return of the 'full military option' suggests that the U.S. has exhausted its primary diplomatic levers. By linking nuclear concessions to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the administration is treating the economic disruption of global energy markets as a legitimate trigger for expanded military engagement, moving the conflict beyond a localized security issue into a global economic crisis.
