The US President's remarks come amidst an ongoing maritime standoff, with Trump claiming that the Iranian authorities "want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately."
Washington: The fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday evening, clouding prospects for fresh negotiations and the future of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump depicted extension of the truce as “highly unlikely.” Asked if he expects strikes to resume immediately afterwards if no deal is reached, Trump said, “If.
The incident came to light just as Trump had previously announced that U.S. negotiators would travel to Pakistan on Monday to hold a second round of talks with Iran
Washington DC: Hours after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in less than 24 hours of opening it, US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Tehran, asserting that the Islamic Republic has been significantly weakened and is no longer in a position to “blackmail” the America by shutting the waterway. “They (Iran).
The summit will also deliberate on supporting the work of the International Maritime Organization to enhance the safety of vessels and crew navigating the region, CNN reported.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephonic call from French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi underlined that Delhi and Paris would continue to advance their close cooperation.
