Johnson tells Trump to ‘wrap it up’ in Iran as president rejects midterm influence on war

On 22 July 2026, the United States and Iran remained locked in a war centered on the Strait of Hormuz. Johnson told Trump to 'wrap it up' in Iran, and the president rejected that the midterm elections influence the war. Rubio told ASEAN the US remains open to negotiated solutions but does not believe Iran is serious, and said Iran's demands over Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent. Trump threatened to strike Tehran if attacks around Hormuz continue, and Iran's Ghalibaf warned that no country will sell oil if Tehran cannot.

Russia and China called on the US and Iran to end the fighting as soon as possible, while Lavrov said claims that Russia supplies arms to Iran are untrue. Pakistan sought a $10 billion fund from the US after mediating Iran talks. Bulgaria sought approval to host US tanker aircraft despite an Iranian warning, and the UK Foreign Office pulled its staff from Iran. France accused Iran of intimidating its staff, and Tehran rejected the claim.