Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again; Trump Says Dialogues Progressing Well
As Iran announces the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz, US President Trump stated that dialogues between the two nations are progressing well and expected further news soon.
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(CNA Reporter Hou Tzu-ying, Washington, 18th) The Iranian military announced it would close the critical oil transit route, the Strait of Hormuz, again. US President Donald Trump stated today that current US-Iran dialogues are progressing well. Despite Iran's attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz again, "they cannot extort us." Both sides are talking, the US maintains a tough stance, and further news is expected soon.
At a White House event this morning, Trump discussed the situation with Iran, stating that US-Iran talks are currently going very well. US military action against Iran has left them with "no navy, no air force, no leaders," which could be called a "forcible regime change."
Trump added that Iran wants to blockade the Strait of Hormuz again, but "they cannot extort us." The US is talking with Iran, "our stance is tough," and before the end of the day, "we will have further news."
According to foreign reports, Iranian authorities announced only yesterday that, in coordination with the ceasefire in Lebanon, all merchant ships would have completely free passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire. However, the Iranian Central Military Command stated earlier today that it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing the earlier decision to temporarily open the strategic waterway as part of negotiations with Washington.
In a statement broadcast on state television, the Iranian Central Military Command said that Washington's continued maritime blockade of ships entering and leaving Iranian ports violates previous commitments. "The Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control" until the US restores the right of free navigation for all ships heading to Iran.
Reuters quoted shipping sources as reporting that several merchant ships received radio messages from the Iranian military when attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz today, telling them they could not pass, and two ships reported being shot at.
About one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply is transported through this waterway.
Iran claimed yesterday that it reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump later posted on social media that the US military's blockade of Iranian ports will continue until an agreement is reached with the Tehran authorities.
In an interview with Axios yesterday, Trump stated that US and Iranian negotiators might meet this weekend, expecting the two sides to finalize an agreement to end the Middle East war, estimating a deal could be reached within 1 to 2 days.
The US and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, sparking war across the Middle East. With Pakistan mediating, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7. (Editor: Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150418
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(CNA Reporter Hou Tzu-ying, Washington, 18th) The Iranian military announced it would close the critical oil transit route, the Strait of Hormuz, again. US President Donald Trump stated today that current US-Iran dialogues are progressing well. Despite Iran's attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz again, "they cannot extort us." Both sides are talking, the US maintains a tough stance, and further news is expected soon.
At a White House event this morning, Trump discussed the situation with Iran, stating that US-Iran talks are currently going very well. US military action against Iran has left them with "no navy, no air force, no leaders," which could be called a "forcible regime change."
Trump added that Iran wants to blockade the Strait of Hormuz again, but "they cannot extort us." The US is talking with Iran, "our stance is tough," and before the end of the day, "we will have further news."
According to foreign reports, Iranian authorities announced only yesterday that, in coordination with the ceasefire in Lebanon, all merchant ships would have completely free passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire. However, the Iranian Central Military Command stated earlier today that it would resume "strict management" of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing the earlier decision to temporarily open the strategic waterway as part of negotiations with Washington.
In a statement broadcast on state television, the Iranian Central Military Command said that Washington's continued maritime blockade of ships entering and leaving Iranian ports violates previous commitments. "The Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control" until the US restores the right of free navigation for all ships heading to Iran.
Reuters quoted shipping sources as reporting that several merchant ships received radio messages from the Iranian military when attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz today, telling them they could not pass, and two ships reported being shot at.
About one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply is transported through this waterway.
Iran claimed yesterday that it reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but Trump later posted on social media that the US military's blockade of Iranian ports will continue until an agreement is reached with the Tehran authorities.
In an interview with Axios yesterday, Trump stated that US and Iranian negotiators might meet this weekend, expecting the two sides to finalize an agreement to end the Middle East war, estimating a deal could be reached within 1 to 2 days.
The US and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, sparking war across the Middle East. With Pakistan mediating, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7. (Editor: Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150418
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