US President Donald Trump says the United States is in “very good” discussions with Iran and warns that Iran will be “hit very hard” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened “very soon.” Trump makes the comments in an interview with Fox News during a visit to California, stating that negotiations are ongoing and that he expects the strait to reopen shortly. Multiple outlets report that Trump also criticizes Iran’s position, alleging that Iran “lied” about negotiations and suggesting the threat is intended to push compliance. Channel NewsAsia and other coverage frame the issue as tied to Iran’s stated ambitions for the strait, including the ability to control passage and charge tolls, an approach some reports say Iran did not pursue before the conflict began on Feb. 28. One report cites Axios saying the US, Iran and Oman are nearing an interim deal to reopen the strait, with an anticipated announcement as early as the next day. Middle East Eye and others add that Trump presents the deal as one Iran is keen to sign. Overall, the reporting centers on US pressure and imminent efforts to restore access to the strategic shipping route.
Trump warns Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face “very hard” strikes
US President Donald Trump says the United States is in “very good” discussions with Iran and warns that Iran will be “hit very hard” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened “very soon.” Trump makes th...
- Trump says talks with Iran are ongoing and describes them as “very good.”
- He warns Iran it will be “hit very hard” unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened “very soon.”
- Several outlets report claims that Iran has not been fully forthcoming about negotiations.
- Coverage links the reopening of the strait to discussions involving the US, Iran and Oman and an anticipated interim agreement.
- One report says Iran seeks influence over the strait, including charging tolls, compared with prior arrangements before Feb. 28.
“The Strait’s going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard, and then the Strait’s going to be open,” Trump said.
1 hour from nowIran wants to control the Strait of Hormuz and charge tolls - powers it did not exercise before the war began on Feb 28.
1 hour agoThe US president insists that Iran was keen to find a way to bring an end to the conflict, saying that talks are ongoing.
1 hour agoRANCHO PALOS VERDES, United States — US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran would be “hit very hard” unless the strategic Strait of Hormuz is reopened “very soon,” in an interview with Fox News. Trump said that talks were ongoing, as Axios reported that the US, Iran and Oman were nearing an interim deal to reopen the strait, which Washington was hoping to announce Wednesday. “The strait is going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard — and then the strait’s going to be open,” Trump said during a visit to California. READ: Trump […]...Keep on reading: Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
2 hours agoTrump says talks with Tehran 'very good', threatens to strike if Hormuz Strait remains closed US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington is having "very good discussions" with Iran, insisting that Tehran is keen on signing the deal. He also threatened that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon".
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