Former President Donald Trump said Monday that the US 'beat Iran badly' and the naval blockade was 'great,' adding that during talks described as 'very friendly,' Iran asked for the blockade to be lifted. The statement follows Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command calling the blockade an 'escalation of war.'
Former President Donald Trump said Monday evening that the US naval blockade of Iran has been successful, describing ongoing talks as 'very friendly' and stating that Tehran asked for the blockade to be lifted. The remarks were reported at 22:40 Jerusalem, adding a new layer to the day's rapid developments in the US-Iran confrontation.
At 22:30 Jerusalem Monday, Iran's supreme military command, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, denounced the blockade as an 'escalation of war,' according to N12 correspondent Sapir Lipkin. The Zioneer's initial report at 22:40 Jerusalem captured Trump's earlier characterization of the talks as 'very friendly' and his claim that Iran pleaded to end the siege. The current statement reinforces that theme, with Trump asserting that the US 'beat Iran badly' and that the blockade was 'great.' The source quality has evolved from a single report of the Khatam statement to Trump's own public remarks.
As The Zioneer reported on June 10, the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters has previously claimed 'powerful attacks' on US bases in retaliation for American strikes, and has served as the primary vehicle for Iran's strategic threats. The backdrop includes the US 'Operation Epic Fury' and a series of kinetic exchanges between Washington and Tehran since early June.
No official details have been released by either side regarding the venue, participants, or substance of the talks Trump referenced. Iran's direct response to Trump's characterization of the negotiations has not been reported. The situation remains fluid, with both sides maintaining high readiness levels.
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