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title: "Trump dismisses Iran deal value, claims Hormuz control"
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category: "Conflict & Security"
area: "Middle East"
published: "2026-09-02T10:25:46.540Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-02T07:45:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-02T10:25:46.540Z"
trust_score: 50
critic_score: 55
hype_score: 55
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fact_check_status: "not-performed"
coverage_measured: "2026-09-02T12:15:31.406270+00:00"
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# Trump dismisses Iran deal value, claims Hormuz control

*The former US president stated any agreement with Tehran is 'not worth the paper it's written on' and warned of a stronger military response if Iran retaliates.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. All claims rest on a single Fox News interview, no independent corroboration.
- Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. No affected party or opposing view quoted; vague claims repeated verbatim.
- Hype 55 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise more than the single-source quotes deliver.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Donald Trump told Fox News that any agreement with Iran is 'not worth the paper it's written on' and that the US has given Tehran 'many chances'.
- Trump warned Iran that a retaliation would result in a 'much stronger military response' and that the country could be 'totally wiped out'.
- The former president also claimed the US has 'almost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump stated he was 'not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table' in a Truth Social post.

Donald Trump stated that any deal with Iran is 'not worth the paper it's written on' and that the US has given Tehran 'many chances'. Speaking to Fox News on September 1, 2026, Trump also warned that if Iran retaliated against US actions, it would face a 'much stronger military response'.

In a Truth Social post, Trump clarified that he was 'not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table'. He also claimed that the US has 'almost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz and that the Iranian economy has 'totally collapsed'.

## Disagreements on Trump's aims

While Trump stated in a Truth Social post that he was 'not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table', Middle East Eye reported that he had given Iran 'a lot of chances' and dismissed the value of any deal. The Economic Times and Times of India reported Trump saying Iran had 'squandered multiple opportunities for a meaningful agreement' and that any deal would be 'unlikely to be trustworthy or reliable'.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated digests mention the specific date of the Fox News interview on which Donald Trump made some of his statements. The left and centre-rated digests do not mention Trump's claim that Iran would face a 'much stronger military response' if it retaliated.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 15 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 13% (2)
- Centre: 14% (2)
- Right: 73% (11)

34 of 49 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-02T12:15:31.406270+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-02T12:30:24.985Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports focused on Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran. Middle East Eye quoted Trump telling Fox News that an agreement with Iran 'isn't worth the paper it's written on' and that the US had given them 'a lot of chances'. This report also included Trump's warning that Iran would face a 'much stronger military response' if it retaliated, and that the country could be 'totally wiped out'.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports highlighted Trump's denial of trying to force Iran into negotiations and his dismissal of any potential deal. 20minutos reported Trump denying he was trying to force Iran to negotiate and assuring that he 'doesn't care if Tehran signs an agreement that he considers "unvalued."' The Economic Times reported Trump stating that Iran had 'squandered multiple opportunities for a meaningful agreement' and that any deal would be 'unlikely to be trustworthy or reliable'.

### Right

- Right-rated reports focused on Trump's claims about control over the Strait of Hormuz and his dismissal of any deal with Iran. El Debate reported Trump challenging Iran and calling on Iranians to revolt, while also stating he presumes 'almost total control' of the Strait of Hormuz. Protothema reported Trump claiming the US has 'almost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz and stating he does not care if Iran signs a deal. Arutz Sheva reported Trump saying he 'couldn't care less if Iran signs a 'worthless' agreement', preferring the US position where their economy is 'totally collapsing'.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 6
- high: 6
- unknown: 35
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [WIN](https://worldisraelnews.com/trump-no-longer-interested-in-iran-deal-calls-on-iranian-people-to-rise-up-against-regime) — Trump no longer interested in Iran deal, calls on Iranian people to 'rise up' against regime
- [atvbl.rs](https://atvbl.rs/vijesti/svijet/tramp-ne-pokusavam-da-natjeram-iran-da-sjedne-za-pregovaracki-sto/2338043) — Trump: I'm Not Trying to Force Iran to the Negotiating Table
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/abd-baskani-trump-iran-i-muzakere-masasina-cekmeye-calisiyor-mu-3909709) — Is US President Trump Trying to Get Iran to the Negotiating Table?
- [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/actualitate/trump-spune-ca-nu-vrea-continuarea-loviturilor-impotriva-iranului-si-cere-populatiei-sa-se-ridice-mretxj) — Trump Says He Doesn't Want to Continue the Blows Against Iran and Asks the Population to Rise
- [elipshaber.com](https://elipshaber.com/trump-hurmuz-bogazi-neredeyse-tamamen-kontrolumuz-altinda) — Trump: The Strait of Hormuz Is Almost Entirely Under Our Control.
- [Naya India](https://nayaindia.com/news/world-news-2/trump-refuses-to-talk-amid-iranian-attacks/521325.html) — Trump Refuses Talks Amid Iranian Attacks - Naya India-Hindi News, Latest Hindi News, Breaking News, Hindi Samachar
- [Nepal Press : Facts First, Truth Foremost – Online News Portal from Nepal in Nepali Language](https://nepalpress.com/2026/09/02/759519/trump-said-i-dont-need-to-make-a-deal-with-iran) — Trump Said – I Don't Need to Make a Deal with Iran
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1327607/tramp-ghia-iran-den-me-noiazei-an-tha-ipoghrapsoyn-simfonia) — Trump on Iran: "I Don't Care if They Sign a Deal"
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/ntonalnt-tramp-pote-tha-ksesikothei-o-iranikos-laos-gia-na-polemisei-enantia-sto-kathestos/4763435) — Donald Trump: When Will the Iranian People Rise up to Fight Against the Regime?
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/dunya/trump-hurmuz-bogazi-neredeyse-tamamen-kontrolumuz-20198605-haberi) — Trump: The Strait of Hormuz Is Almost Entirely Under Our Control.
- [Unknown](https://srugim.co.il/101010129-%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9E%D7%A4-%D7%98%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%9F-%D7%9C%D7%90-%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%A1%D7%94-%D7%9C%D7%9B%D7%A4%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%A2%D7%9C-%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9F-%D7%9C%D7%97%D7%96%D7%95%D7%A8) — Trump Claims: "Not Trying to Force Iran to Return to Negotiations"
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1784586/donald-trab-den-piezo-to-iran-gia-diapragmateuseis-ehoume-shedon-pliri-elegho-tou-ormouz) — Donald Trump: "I'm Not Pressuring Iran to Negotiate - We Have Almost Complete Control of Hormuz"
- [Tr724](https://tr724.com/trumptan-hurmuz-bogazi-iddiasi-neredeyse-tamamen-kontrolumuz-altinda) — Trump Claims About the Strait of Hormuz: "It's Almost Entirely Under Our control."
- [europost.gr](https://europost.gr/ekrixi-orgis-apo-tramp-kai-apeiles-kata-toy-iran-dosame-polles-eykairies-tha-afanistei-ean-antapodosei-ta-pligmata) — Trump's Outburst of Anger and Threats Against Iran: "We Gave Many opportunities... It Will Be Destroyed if It Strikes Back"
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/trumptan-hurmuz-aciklamasi-neredeyse-tamamen-kontrolumuz-altinda-haberi-915675) — Trump's Statement on the Strait of Hormuz: 'It's Almost Entirely Under Our control.'
- [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/mundo/trump-diz-nao-se-importar-se-ira-vai-assinar-acordo-para-encerrar-guerra) — Trump Says He Doesn't Care if Iran Will Sign an Agreement to End the War.
- [Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA](https://jordannews.jo/Section-111/All/US-Escalates-Strikes-on-Iran-as-Tehran-Vows-Painful-Response-55100) — US Escalates Strikes on Iran as Tehran Vows “Painful” Response
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1872642/trab-gia-teherani-den-me-noiazei-an-tha-upograpsoun-sumfonia-pote-tha-xesikothei-o-iranikos-laos) — Trump on Tehran: I Don't Care if They Sign a Deal, when Will the Iranian People Rise Up?
- [61saat.com](https://61saat.com/abd-baskani-trumptan-hurmuz-bogazi-aciklamasi-geldi) — US President Trump Has Made a Statement Regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- [JDN - חדשות](https://jdn.co.il/news/2721254) — Trump: "I'm Not Trying to Bring Iran Back to the Negotiating Table; when Will the Iranian People Stand up and Fight?"
- [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/dunya/abd-baskani-trump-hurmuz-bogazi-neredeyse-tamamen-kontrolumuz-altinda-542121) — US President Trump: “The Strait of Horrors Is Almost Completely Under Our Control”
- [Reporter.gr](https://reporter.gr/diethnh/diethneis-eidhseis/684253-tramp-to-iran-parateinei-to-anapofefkto-pote-tha-ksesikothei-o-iranikos-laos) — New Flare-up in the Middle East – Trump Wonders when the Iranians will... Revolt
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/eeuu/iran-donald-trump-dice-que-no-intenta-forzar-a-teheran-a-negociar-e-insta-al-pueblo-irani-a-sublevarse-estrecho-de-ormuz-ultimas-noticia) — Trump Says He Is Not Trying to “Force” Iran to Negotiate and Urges the Iranian People to Revolt
- [El Debate](https://eldebate.com/internacional/20260902/trump-desafia-iran-llama-iranies-sublevarse-mientras-intensifica-guerra-ormuz_454389.html) — Trump Challenges Iran and Calls on Iranians to Revolt as the War in Ormuz Escalates
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/konflikty-zbrojne/art45084911-kiedy-iranczycy-powstana-donald-trump-twierdzi-ze-nie-zalezy-mu-na-negocjacjach) — "When Will the Iranians Rise up?" Donald Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Negotiations
- [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/internacional/trump-dice-que-no-intenta-forzar-iran-negociar-insta-pueblo-irani-sublevarse_7031762_0.html) — Trump Says He Doesn't Try to "Force" Iran to Negotiate and Urges the Iranian People to Revolt
- [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/trump-niega-que-este-forzando-a-iran-a-negociar-me-gusta-mucho-mas-nuestra-posicion-ahora) — Trump Denies that He Is Forcing Iran to Negotiate: “I Like Our Position Much More Now”
- [RPP](https://rpp.pe/mundo/estados-unidos/donald-trump-dice-que-no-intenta-forzar-a-iran-a-negociar-e-insta-al-pueblo-irani-a-sublevarse-noticia-1705065) — Donald Trump Says He Is Not Trying to "Force" Iran to Negotiate and Urges the Iranian People to Revolt
- [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/432573) — Trump: I couldn't care less If Iran signs a 'worthless' agreement
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/trump-iran-halkini-kiskirtma-planina-geri-dondu-1052505h) — Trump Has Returned to His Plan to Incite the Iranian People.
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/trump-diz-que-nao-poderia-se-importar-menos-sobre-ira-assinar-acordo) — Trump Says He "Couldn't Care Less" About Iran Signing Deal
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6934949/%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AC%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D9%88%D8%B6%D8%B9%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Trump at the Height of Despair: When Will the Iranian People Rise Up?
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4223765) — I'm No Longer Interested in Reaching a Worthless Agreement with Iran.
- [Raw Story](https://rawstory.com/trump-iran-2677806680) — Trump uncorks a startling admission about 'worthless' peace agreement
- [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/09/02/iran-trump-34) — Trump: I Am Not Seeking to Bring Iran Back to the Negotiating Table
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/b24ae66d3f6c5bcd) — Trump says he doesn't care if Iran signs deal 'worthless to them'
- [brusselssignal.eu](https://brusselssignal.eu/2026/09/trump-shrugs-off-iran-deal-and-claims-almost-total-control-of-hormuz) — Trump shrugs off Iran deal
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/nees-apeiles-trab-se-iran-tha-afanistei-entelos-ean-antapodosei-oi-igetes-tou-einai-treloi-kai-ilithioi/2637222) — Trump's New Threats to Iran: "It Will Be Completely Destroyed if It Retaliates - Its Leaders Are Crazy and Stupid"
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1760350/tramp-sto-fox-news-dosame-polles-efkairies-sto-iran-tha-afanistei-ean-antapodosei-ta-pligmata) — Trump on Fox News: "We've Given Iran Many Opportunities - It Will Be Destroyed if It Strikes Back"
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2155933/tramp-sto-fox-news-i-symfonia-me-to-iran-den-axizei-oyte-to-charti-poy-einai-grammeni) — Trump on Fox News: Iran Deal Not Worth the Paper It's Written On
- [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/1392525/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%81%D9%82-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%B2%D8%B4-%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%BA%D8%B0%D8%B4-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D9%87%D9%85-%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF) — Trump: The Deal with Iran Is Not Worth Its Paper!
- [Bitcoin World](https://bitcoinworld.co.in/trump-iran-deal-worthless) — Trump Dismisses Iran Deal As 'Worthless,' Says Tehran Exhausted Its Chances
- [Middle East Eye](https://middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-iran-deal-isnt-worth-paper-its-written) — Trump says Iran deal 'isn't worth the paper it's written on'
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/trump-says-us-gave-iran-many-chances-dismisses-value-of-any-deal-report/articleshow/133689881.cms) — Trump says US gave Iran many chances, dismisses value of any deal: Report
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/trump-says-us-gave-iran-many-chances-dismisses-value-of-any-deal-report/articleshow/133689881.cms) — Trump says US gave Iran many chances, dismisses value of any deal: Report
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/01/2558130.html) — The agreement with Iran is not worth the paper on which it was signed, Trump said
- [ایران اینترنشنال](https://iranintl.com/en/202609018084) — Trump says Iran agreement ‘not worth the paper it’s written on’
- [alexjoneslive.com](https://alexjoneslive.com/2026/09/01/trump-says-hes-not-interested-getting-a-deal-with-iran-likes-current-situation-better) — Trump Says He’s Not Interested Getting a Deal With Iran, Says Current Situation Is Better
- [www.diariolibre.com](https://diariolibre.com/mundo/estados-unidos/2026/09/01/tensiones-entre-estados-unidos-e-iran-aumentan/3646438) — Trump Says He Doesn't Try to "Force" Iran to Negotiate and Urges the Iranian People to Revolt

## Questions

**What did Donald Trump say about a deal with Iran?**

Donald Trump told Fox News that any agreement with Iran is 'not worth the paper it's written on'. He also stated that the US has given Iran 'many chances' and that he is not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table.

**What did Trump warn Iran about?**

Trump warned Iran that if it retaliated against US actions, it would face a 'much stronger military response'. He also suggested that the country could be 'totally wiped out' if the conflict escalates further.

**What did Trump claim about the Strait of Hormuz?**

Donald Trump claimed that the United States has 'almost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz. He also stated that he preferred the current situation where this control exists and the Iranian economy has 'totally collapsed'.

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