- Iran's new security council secretary, Mohsen Rezaee, stated that the strait will remain closed until the US agrees to terms and pulls back.
- President Trump snubbed Iran's six conditions for reopening the strait, which included payment in full for damage inflicted on Iran throughout the war.
- The US military fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
- The vessel ignored warnings to stop, prompting an American helicopter to fire missiles into the engine room of the M/V Vela Nova, disabling the ship.
- Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews that 'We own it' and warned Iran that 'they get blown away' if they act.
- An assassination threat against Trump was revealed in the latest war update.
- Iran remained resolute, asserting continued power over the strait and demanding the US end the war before normal shipping is restored.
- Trump claimed total control of the Strait of Hormuz, stating 'we totally control the Strait of Hormuz ... Nobody else, only us'.
- Trump warned that if Iran does something, 'they get blown away'.
President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. has 'total control' over the Hormuz Strait, stating, "We own it", during a press conference at Joint Base Andrews. This declaration comes as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran, with both nations hardening their positions in ongoing negotiations.6
The U.S. military recently fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship, the M/V Vela Nova, in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to evade an American blockade on Iranian ports. The military stated that the vessel ignored warnings, leading to an American helicopter firing missiles into its engine room, effectively disabling the ship. However, the statement did not clarify if there were any casualties among the crew.5
In response, Iran's new Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaee, emphasized that Iran continues to exert power over the strait and that the U.S. must end its military actions before normal shipping can resume. Earlier this week, Trump dismissed Iran's six conditions for reopening the strait, which included “payment in full” for damages incurred during the conflict. The situation remains tense as both sides appear entrenched in their positions, complicating any potential resolution.12
“The US military fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, disabling the M/V Vela Nova with helicopter missiles. Iran's Mohsen Rezaee insists the strait stays closed until the US agrees to terms and pulls back.”
The Independent
