Donald Trump provided a significant update on the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade, addressing Iran’s latest proposal and the future of negotiations. The president outlined his conditions for ending the naval operation while issuing a pointed warning to Tehran’s regime.
Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz will open after Iran ‘gives up’
President Trump declared Wednesday that Iran must surrender to end his naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, The Hill reported. Trump called the blockade “genius” and “100 percent foolproof” during remarks to reporters in the Oval Office. He offered no timeline for lifting it and praised the U.S. Navy’s enforcement capabilities.
“Now, they have to cry uncle, that’s all they have to do. Just say, ‘We give up,'” Trump stated. He added that Iran’s economy “is dead” under the pressure of the ongoing blockade. Trump also told Axios that Iran is “choking like a stuffed pig” and that conditions will worsen.
The president rejected an Iranian proposal that offered to reopen the strait in exchange for lifting the blockade. That proposal pushed nuclear program discussions to a later phase. Trump insisted no deal can happen unless Iran agrees to abandon its nuclear ambitions entirely.
“There will never be a deal unless they agree that there will be no nuclear,” Trump stated firmly. He acknowledged Iran has “come a long way” but questioned whether Tehran would go far enough. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade.
Trump confirmed ongoing talks but ruled out sending another U.S. delegation to Pakistan for mediation. “We’re doing it telephonically and it’s very nice,” he said about the current format of negotiations. He expressed frustration with 18-hour flights for meetings that yield unsatisfactory results.
Trump posted on Truth Social early Wednesday, warning Iran’s regime to “get smart soon!” The post featured an AI-generated image of Trump holding a machine gun with the caption “No more Mr. Nice Guy!” He also compared the Iran and Russia-Ukraine war timelines for potential resolution.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
