Trump said the United States will maintain the maritime blockade on Iran until a nuclear agreement is reached, rejecting Tehran’s proposal to restore Strait of Hormuz shipping before delaying talks.
Trump said the United States will continue its maritime blockade on Iran until Tehran agrees to a deal addressing U.S. concerns over its nuclear program. He rejected Iran’s proposal to first lift the blockade and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz before postponing talks. Sources also said the U.S. military has prepared a short-term strike option, adding a military dimension to the pressure campaign tied to nuclear negotiations.