The New York Times reports, citing American officials, that if Iran does not issue a statement confirming the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences will not be in its favor. The warning follows an earlier ultimatum from a Trump administration official, as The Zioneer reported at 13:42.
The New York Times reported Saturday afternoon, citing unnamed American officials, that Iran faces consequences if it does not publish a statement confirming the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. "If Iran does not publish a statement confirming the opening of the passages in the Strait of Hormuz, the consequences will not be in its favor," the officials were quoted as saying.
The warning follows an earlier ultimatum from a senior Trump administration official, reported by The Zioneer at 13:42, who gave Iran until evening Middle East time to declare the reopening of the strait and accept all ceasefire conditions, warning of a 'sad day' for Tehran.
The Hormuz situation has been a central point of tension in US-Iran relations, with the IRGC having declared a blockade and the US demanding immediate reopening. The new report adds another layer of pressure on Iran, though no official response from Tehran has been reported.
2 developments
- DevelopingAxios: US official warns of 'severe consequences' if Iran refuses to renounce Hormuz attacks
- StrongTrump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingTehran mayor reiterates threat to close Strait of Hormuz over US violations
- StrongIranian source tells Trump 'you will gain nothing', reiterates Hormuz closure threat if US attacks
Source and signal
- Internal intake