President Donald Trump’s public remarks in early September 2026 have centered on renewed U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, including radar, missile, and mine-laying systems, following reported attacks on American positions. In Oval Office comments and Truth Social posts, he has described heavy recent strikes, asserted strong U.S. control over the waterway, stated the conflict will not last “very much longer,” and questioned when Iranians might “rise up,” while downplaying pressure for negotiations. These statements occur amid the ongoing Iran campaign that began in February, alongside preparations for a Republican midterm convention in mid-September and Trump’s pledges to campaign aggressively in key House and Senate races. Traders monitor his scheduled remarks and press interactions for specific terminology tied to foreign policy, energy security, and electoral messaging.