Donald Trump says he could ‘take Iran out in one day’ after talks collapse

Donald Trump says he could ‘take Iran out in one day’ after talks collapseThe US President suggested the US Navy would intercept any vessel paying a toll to Iran, effectively cutting off a key route for global oil shipmentsNewsEmma O'Neill Content Editor18:15, 12 Apr 2026Updated 18:33, 12 Apr 2026View 2 Images(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Donald Trump has claimed he could “take Iran out in one day” by targeting its energy infrastructure, in a stark escalation following the collapse of peace talks.‌Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, the US president said military action could be swift and decisive, while also outlining plans for a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.‌He suggested the US Navy would intercept any vessel paying a toll to Iran, effectively cutting off a key route for global oil shipments.‌The comments came after talks between Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials ended without agreement, with Iran’s nuclear ambitions remaining the central point of dispute.Trump had previously suggested Iran was prepared to abandon its nuclear programme, but this was not backed up during the latest negotiations.View 2 Images(Image: AP)‌The proposed blockade signals a shift away from earlier threats of direct military destruction, raising concerns it could further strain relations with European allies.Trump previously claimed “other countries” would be involved in the US-led blockade but stopped short of revealing which nations he was referring to. However, the UK will not take part in the operation, the government has confirmed.A government spokesperson said: “We continue to support freedom of navigation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is urgently needed to support the global economy and the cost of living back home.‌“The Strait of Hormuz must not be subject to tolling.”They added: “We are urgently working with France and other partners to put together a wide coalition to protect freedom of navigation.”The Strait, through which 20% of...