Trump hints at new Iran strikes as Tehran denies Hormuz deal offer

President Donald Trump hinted on Saturday that the US could launch fresh military strikes against Iran as early as Sunday, while also leaving open the possibility of a diplomatic agreement, as Tehran denied reports it offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the naval blockade. Speaking after voting in Florida, Trump said Iran wanted a deal but questioned its reliability, warning of another "Epic Fury" operation if no agreement is reached. Iran's Tasnim news agency dismissed reports of a new offer via Pakistani mediators as a "lie and fabrication," though Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed a seven-day proposal to reopen the waterway remains under review. The conflicting signals come as Washington continues to signal openness to diplomacy, even as Trump keeps the threat of further strikes alive, with the strategic waterway's status central to the standoff.