"Trump stated, 'It's going to be all or none, and that's the way it is,' regarding the blockade aimed at ensuring safe passage for ships in international waters."
"He instructed the Navy to 'seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran,' emphasizing that illegal tolls would not guarantee safe passage."
"Vice President JD Vance highlighted the need for an 'affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon,' stressing the importance of addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions."
"Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, challenged the U.S. to 'decide whether it can gain our trust or not,' indicating the fragile state of negotiations."
Trump announced plans for a blockade to control a vital waterway responsible for 20% of global oil supplies. He instructed the Navy to interdict vessels paying tolls to Iran, emphasizing that no illegal payments would ensure safe passage. The U.S. aims to address Iran's nuclear ambitions, with a readiness to act decisively. Following a 14-day ceasefire, both sides left negotiations without clarity on future actions, with U.S. officials demanding Iran's commitment to not pursue nuclear weapons.
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