Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot blackmail US over Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against attempting to blackmail the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran is significantly weakened. This warning follows Iran's recent reimposition of a naval blockade after a brief reopening of the vital waterway, which has seen escalated tensions, including gunfire directed at commercial vessels.
- 01Trump claims Iran is too weak to blackmail the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has reimposed a naval blockade after a short period of reopening.
- 03At least eight tankers successfully crossed the Strait before the blockade was reinstated.
- 04Two Indian vessels were forced to flee the Strait after coming under fire from Iranian forces.
- 05The US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in full effect until a comprehensive deal is reached.
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On April 18, US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that the country can no longer blackmail the United States over the Strait of Hormuz due to its weakened military capabilities. This warning comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reestablished a naval blockade on the Strait just hours after it had briefly reopened, allowing over a dozen tankers to transit. Trump emphasized that Iran lacks a navy and air force and has a history of violent actions against US soldiers. The situation escalated further when two Indian vessels were reportedly forced to retreat from the Strait after coming under fire from the IRGC. The US continues to maintain its naval blockade of Iranian ports until a comprehensive nuclear and security agreement is reached, reinforcing its stance against Iran's attempts to disrupt maritime operations in this critical region.
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The ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz could affect global oil supply and shipping routes, impacting economies reliant on oil imports.
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