Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to quickly accept Washington's demands regarding its nuclear program, amid an ongoing naval blockade impacting Iran's economy. The blockade, which could be extended for months, follows Trump's rejection of Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The comments were made during a meeting with oil executives, according to an official.
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's demands for tight controls on its nuclear programme, as a U.S. naval blockade turned the screws on Iran's economy.The United States could extend its naval blockade of Iran for months more, oil executives were told in a meeting with Mr. Trump, an official said, after press reports that he had rejected Iran's latest proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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