Trump ruled out lifting sanctions on Iran without a nuclear deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated his intention to maintain a complete naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is signed that addresses Washington’s demands regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. This was reported by
He told Axios this.
Trump called the blockade a more effective method of pressure than military strikes, noting that Iran’s economy is in critical condition. According to him, the Iranian government is seeking an agreement precisely because of the inability to export oil, which is leading to a critical overload of the country’s oil storage facilities and pipelines.
The goal of this strategy is to completely prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has already caused significant volatility in global energy markets, including a rise in the price of Brent crude to $114.6 per barrel.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to prepare for a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to maximize economic pressure on Iran. The war has been ongoing for three months, and the new strategy could significantly alter the balance of power in the region.
Prior to this, French President Emmanuel Macron announced active diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to Andorra, he emphasized that he is negotiating with both Donald Trump and the Iranian side to resolve the energy crisis “at its root.”
Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to resolve the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. At the same time, Tehran is proposing to postpone nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran continues to attempt to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that such approaches are unacceptable to the United States and underscored the importance of freedom of navigation in the region.
