Trump: Will Continue Blocking Iranian Ports If No Deal, May Not Extend Ceasefire
US President Trump stated that if a peace agreement with Iran is not reached, he intends to maintain the US blockade of Iranian ports and may not extend the expiring ceasefire. Trump mentioned receiving "quite good news" but did not elaborate.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said today that if a peace agreement with Iran is not reached, he intends to maintain the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and may not extend the ceasefire, which is set to expire on the 22nd.
According to AFP, Trump told reporters on board the presidential plane "Air Force One" that he "may not extend (the ceasefire), but the blockade will continue."
Reuters reported that Trump said he had received "some quite good news" about Iran, but declined to provide further details.
Trump told reporters on the plane, "We received some quite good news about 20 minutes ago, and it looks like things are progressing very smoothly in the Middle East and Iran."
When asked what the good news was, Trump replied, "Everyone will know later. I think it should have happened a long time ago, it only makes sense. And I think it will happen. We'll see." (Editor: Lu Ying-tzu) 1150418
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According to AFP, Trump told reporters on board the presidential plane "Air Force One" that he "may not extend (the ceasefire), but the blockade will continue."
Reuters reported that Trump said he had received "some quite good news" about Iran, but declined to provide further details.
Trump told reporters on the plane, "We received some quite good news about 20 minutes ago, and it looks like things are progressing very smoothly in the Middle East and Iran."
When asked what the good news was, Trump replied, "Everyone will know later. I think it should have happened a long time ago, it only makes sense. And I think it will happen. We'll see." (Editor: Lu Ying-tzu) 1150418
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