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Trump threatens Iran with 'very powerful blow' unless Hormuz Strait reopens
U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington will deliver a 'very powerful blow' if Iran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz 'very soon.' Iran announced progress in technical and political talks with Oman.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues his harsh threats against Iran. Speaking to Fox News, Trump said that if the strategic Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, the U.S. will deliver a "very powerful blow" to Iran.
Trump stated, "We are having very good talks... They (the Iranians) want to reach an agreement. We'll see what happens." The president added, "The strait will open very soon, or they will take a very powerful blow, and then the strait will open."
Last Sunday, Trump announced that he had canceled a planned attack after Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested time to reach an agreement that would ensure the immediate, full, and comprehensive reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Final stage in mediation efforts
Anadolu Agency (AA), citing Pakistani government sources, reported that mediators have prepared a document that would pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The indirect US-Iran negotiations, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, have reached the final stage, and an agreement on the final text is reportedly near.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid al-Ansari said on Tuesday evening that the mediation efforts have reached "advanced stages" and that the parties are exchanging draft texts.
Iran announces progress in talks with Oman
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei announced on Tuesday evening that progress has been made in technical and political talks with the Sultanate of Oman. The talks aim to establish safe corridors for ships passing through the strait. Iran and Oman share legal and geographical sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its shipping lanes.
Background of the tension
The U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran on February 28, which according to Tehran killed more than 3,000 people. Iran announced that its retaliatory strikes inflicted losses on the U.S. and Israel.
Negotiations for a final agreement began with a memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries on June 18, but the process stalled due to disagreements over the freedom of navigation and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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