Trump says US 'not satisfied' yet in Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz will be 'open to everybody'
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his administration is not yet satisfied with the ongoing negotiations with Iran, despite Iran's intent to reach a deal. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to all and rejected any notion of sanctions relief during the talks. Trump also indicated that Iran is negotiating from a weak position and reiterated that the U.S. will maintain control over Iranian assets until proper behavior is demonstrated.
- ▪Trump expressed that the U.S. is not satisfied with the current state of negotiations with Iran.
- ▪He stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to all nations and will not be controlled by Iran.
- ▪Trump confirmed that no sanctions relief is being discussed in the negotiations with Tehran.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, in Washington, DC, Wednesday. Trump held the meeting with members of his Cabinet amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations. EPA-YonhapWASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration is "not satisfied" yet, though Iran is "very much intent" on reaching a deal with the United States to end hostilities, amid reports that the two countries are inching toward a peace agreement.Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Trump also stressed that "nobody" will control the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Iran's push to regulate traffic through the crucial waterway, while saying that his administration is not discussing sanctions relief in negotiations with Tehran.His remarks came as…
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