President Donald Trump stated Wednesday morning that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'very soon,' adding that the United States is conducting 'very good talks' with Iran. Trump warned that if Iran backs out again, it will suffer a 'very hard blow.' The remarks follow earlier statements that the strait could open by agreement or military action.
President Trump's latest remarks follow a statement earlier this morning, as The Zioneer reported, in which he said the Strait of Hormuz would open soon, whether by agreement or military action. The new comments add a more optimistic view of talks with Tehran while reiterating a threat of severe consequences if negotiations collapse. Trump has repeatedly linked the reopening of the strait to a broader US-Iran nuclear deal, which remains in a memorandum-of-understanding stage. The Zioneer has covered the evolving situation, including Trump's earlier threats to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over the waterway and his insistence that the final deal must meet US standards.
3 developments
- StrongTrump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen as early as Saturday or Monday
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
- StrongTrump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran
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