U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could take control of the Strait of Hormuz if agreements with Iran cannot be reached. He stated this in an interview with Fox News amid negotiations between the American and Iranian delegations in Switzerland, CNN reports, writes UNN.
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According to Trump, Washington is ready to resort to tough measures if one of the world's most important oil transportation routes is blocked.
We can seize the strait if necessary. If they don't make a deal, we will impose tariffs
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Trump also addressed the Iranian representatives participating in the negotiations in Switzerland.
If you close it (the Strait of Hormuz - ed.), you won't have a country. You won't even return to your damn country
Talks continue in Switzerland
On Sunday, negotiations involving representatives of the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar are taking place in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. According to CNN, the parties are discussing the situation in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian nuclear program.
Earlier, Iranian state media reported that the country's military leadership announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged violations by Israel of the ceasefire in Lebanon and the US failure to comply with certain provisions of previous agreements.