Iran says it "cannot trust" U.S. in negotiations as Trump says "we control" strait
Summary
President Donald Trump said the U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz and has mostly destroyed Iran’s armed forces. Iran’s foreign minister said his country does not trust the U.S. and wants to keep a fragile ceasefire to allow for diplomatic talks.Key Facts
- President Trump stated the U.S. has control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- Trump claimed U.S. forces have largely wiped out Iran’s military and maintain a strong blockade.
- Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran cannot trust the U.S. at all.
- Iran is trying to keep a shaky ceasefire to give diplomacy a chance.
- Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz remains open except to countries at war with Iran.
- Iran’s military chief declared they will defend the country fully if attacked.
- Israel urged residents in five southern Lebanon villages to evacuate due to potential attacks by Hezbollah.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping supports non-proliferation of nuclear weapons for Iran and wants the strait to remain open.
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