Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz (opens in new tab)

President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)2026-05-19T04:01:58Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions.With shifting goals that make it difficult to judge the status o...