Trump is also facing growing pressure to end an unpopular war before midterm congressional elections. Deal CloseAsked by reporters travelling with him in California about an Axios report suggesting an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could come on Wednesday, Trump said: “It could happen. Attacks On Shipping ContinueEven with expectations rising that a deal may be imminent, attacks on shipping in the region continued. Trump said on Monday the US was in talks with Iran and called it Tehran’s “last chance” to avoid further military escalation. However, Iran has denied direct talks with Washington, saying discussions are only with Oman.