President Donald Trump stated Sunday he warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, calling any closure an act of blackmail. The remark, reported by a single source, follows a series of threats and demands Trump has made regarding Iran and the waterway over recent days.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz and using the critical waterway as a means of blackmail. The statement, reported by a single source, marks the latest in a rapid succession of Trump ultimatums and threats regarding Iran's access to the strait.
As The Zioneer reported extensively over the past week, Trump has escalated pressure on Tehran: he warned on Sunday at 16:31 that Iran "will not have a country" if it closes the strait; earlier that day, he threatened to "take over the rest of Iran" if President Pezeshkian did not halt his rhetoric; and on June 15, he demanded an immediate, non-phased reopening of the waterway. On June 17, Trump suggested the U.S. could sustain military operations to keep the strait closed for an extended period without a deal.
The new remark — described as a warning against "blackmail" — reframes the issue as a coercive tactic by Iran. It is not yet clear which channel or forum Trump used to convey the warning. The source did not provide details on Iran's response or any change in the status of the strait.
- StrongTrump threatens to seize Strait of Hormuz if Iran closes it
- DevelopingTrump: Without a deal, US military actions could shut Hormuz for extended period
- DevelopingReport: Trump demands immediate, non-phased reopening of Strait of Hormuz and end to naval blockade
- StrongTrump says tankers are sailing out of Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iranian reports
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