US EditionTrump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
Trump said the blockade will stay until a deal with Iran is complete, even after Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in full force until the transaction with Iran is 100% complete, despite Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open," with Trump later acknowledging the waterway is "FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE."
- President Trump told reporters on Thursday that a peace deal with Iran was "very close," noting "this process should go very quickly" despite recent talks led by Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan not reaching a breakthrough.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains vital for the global trade in oil and other commodities, meaning the blockade affects economic pressure during ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
- Uncertainty regarding a two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran that began April 8 leaves ambiguity about whether current diplomatic efforts will successfully finalize the pending transaction.
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WSMV NashvilleIran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as US maintains its blockade
BEIRUT (AP) — Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about how much freedom ships...
Trump says Iran's blockade to continue unless deal completely signed, vows to bring Tehran's uranium back
Though he remained optimistic about the ongoing negotiations with Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that any agreement with the Islamic Republic will take place only when it is completely finalised. This comes just hours after he said talks with Iran will likely be held over the weekend, which might also involve Lebanon and Israel. Addressing a gather at the Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump said also s…
Following Iran's announcement that it would open the Strait of Hormuz, US President Trump is optimistic. He expects an agreement with Tehran in the coming days. Iran, meanwhile, is increasing the pressure.
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