You Vote: Trump says Iran fears the blockade more than the bombing. Which will lead to a deal?

"Sanctions scare Iran more than bombing," he said. "They have faced bombardment for many years, but what they truly fear is a blockade and sanctions."

By Just the News staff

Published: April 23, 2026 9:21pm

President Trump said Thursday in the Oval Office that he will resume bombing Iran if there’s no deal soon.

“If they don’t want to make a deal, then I’ll finish it up militarily with the other 25% of the targets,” Trump said.

"Sanctions scare Iran more than bombing," he said. "They have faced bombardment for many years, but what they truly fear is a blockade and sanctions."