- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there were "no talks or conversations" taking place or planned with Tehran while also claiming that the Strait of Hormuz was "open and operating."
- Ghalibaf stated in a speech broadcast on state-run TV that "I want to state clearly that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the American commitments stipulated in the memorandum of understanding... are implemented."
- He listed the end to the blockade, the lifting of oil sanctions and unfreezing of Iran's assets abroad among Tehran's demands.
- Trump reacted angrily, reportedly telling Fox News in a telephone interview that the US would bomb "the s*** out of" Oman if it "gets in the way."
- Responding to the comments, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that "the Strait of Hormuz has been Iranian, is Iranian, and will remain Iranian."
President Donald Trump declared there are "no talks or conversations" with Iran, emphasizing that the Strait of Hormuz is operational and that all water mines have been removed. He stated the U.S. naval blockade remains in full effect.125
In contrast, Iranian official Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf insisted that the strait will not reopen without U.S. commitments, which include the end of the blockade, lifting oil sanctions, and unfreezing Iranian assets abroad. Ghalibaf's remarks were made during a speech broadcast on state-run TV, highlighting Tehran's firm stance on the matter.
Trump's comments were met with anger, as he threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with U.S. operations in the region. In a telephone interview with Fox News, he stated the U.S. would bomb "the s*** out of" Oman if necessary.4
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to Trump's assertions on social media, affirming that the Strait of Hormuz has always been and will remain under Iranian control. This exchange underscores the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly regarding the strategic waterway that is crucial for global oil shipments.
“Ghalibaf emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfills its commitments, including lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing Iranian assets. In response to Trump's threats, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister declared that the Strait of Hormuz has always been and will remain under Iranian control.”
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