Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz Blockade Ending, Says US and Iran Reach Understanding on Key Issues
Donald Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz blockade is ending and says understandings have been reached with Iran on maritime traffic, naval mines and nuclear issues.
Former US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as a major breakthrough regarding tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that the blockade involving the Iranian Navy is being ended and that several important issues have been agreed upon with Iran.
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In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was being lifted and ships stranded in the area, along with their crews, should begin preparing to return home. He also claimed that understandings had been reached with Iran on several issues, while discussions on other matters were continuing.
Iran to Ensure Free Movement of Maritime Traffic
According to Trump, Iran will ensure uninterrupted movement of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
He further claimed that Iran had agreed that no tolls or additional fees would be imposed on vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime routes for global trade and energy supplies.
Trump Claims Naval Mines Have Been Destroyed
Trump stated that several naval mines allegedly placed in the Strait of Hormuz had already been destroyed by US minesweeper vessels.
He further claimed that any remaining mines would either be removed or destroyed by Iran immediately.
Describing the US Navy’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz as significant, Trump said such measures were necessary to safeguard global trade and energy supply chains.
Trump Makes Claim on Iran’s Nuclear Programme
In the same statement, Trump made a major claim regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
He said that nearly 11 months ago, a stockpile of enriched uranium located beneath underground mountains was buried following an attack by US B-2 bomber aircraft.
Trump further claimed that the United States, China, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency would work together to remove the nuclear dust from the ground and destroy it completely.
No Financial Transactions with Iran for Now
Trump stated that there would be no financial transactions with Iran until further notice.
However, he added that agreements had already been reached on several other issues of lesser importance.
According to Trump, he will chair a high-level meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on the matter.
Trump Repeats Demand on Nuclear Weapons
Trump said Iran must agree that it will never obtain a nuclear weapon or atomic bomb.
He reiterated that a final decision regarding the issue would be taken after discussions at a high-level meeting in the White House Situation Room.
Donald Trump has claimed that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is being ended and that several understandings have been reached with Iran. He stated that maritime traffic would continue without interruption, no tolls would be charged, and remaining naval mines would be removed. Trump also made claims regarding Iran’s nuclear programme and said a final decision on outstanding issues would be taken after a high-level meeting at the White House Situation Room. At present, these statements are based on Trump’s announcement, while no independent confirmation was provided in the press note.
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