Trump said the U.S. is holding serious talks with a "new and more reasonable" administration to end military operations in Iran. He stated that significant progress has been made in the talks. However, he indicated that Iran would be targeted again if an agreement is not reached. He said that if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened to trade soon, Iran's energy facilities, oil wells, and Harg Island will be struck. Trump argued that this would be retaliation for the deaths of U.S. soldiers and others.