Trump: Talks with Iran are currently underway... and this is their last chance to reach an agreement
- We are looking to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by tomorrow... and the next phase is to strip Tehran of its nuclear capabilities
- Iran cannot impose fees at "Hormuz"... and we have full maritime control
US President Donald Trump confirmed today that talks with Iran are still ongoing, noting that Tehran has not denied these communications, while describing the process as proceeding "very well."
Trump stated that the United States is currently holding talks with the Iranians in response to their request, considering this to be Tehran’s "last chance" to reach a "good deal."
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He added that the negotiations also address the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by tomorrow, emphasizing that the next phase involves stripping Iran of any nuclear capabilities, and stressing that he has "never" changed his stance on this goal.
Trump said that Iranians sometimes deny the existence of talks with the United States, despite spending long hours negotiating, clarifying that these discussions are taking place at Tehran’s request and with the support of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and other countries. He added that Iran cannot impose fees in the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that the United States exercises full maritime control over the passage.
He noted that Washington had intended to strike Iran yesterday, stating it would have been the strongest ever, pointing out that oil prices would drop significantly after the crisis ends. He stressed that stripping Iran of its nuclear capabilities is the core of the issue, considering that this should have been achieved a long time ago.
Trump said he wants to give Iran a "last chance" before proceeding with what he described as "destroying it completely," confirming that Iranian officials contacted him and requested that an attack not be carried out, pledging to take steps to address the crisis.
He added that he hopes "Iran will come to its senses," stressing that it cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. He pointed out that leaking information about the planned attack revealed its scale and informed Tehran of what would have happened, confirming that the operation was scheduled for last night, would have lasted for a long time, and would have caused widespread destruction.
He also emphasized the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, affirming that he will not allow Iran to impose any fees on transit traffic through it.
