Iran war: Trump tells Iranian leaders to make deal or surrender
President Donald Trump declared that the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for "total surrender." Follow DW for more.
On Monday, August 3, US President Donald Trump warned Iranian leaders that they must either make a deal or face consequences, stating it was their last chance. Iran and Oman have planned a new route for Strait of Hormuz vessels, but Iran denied there were any ongoing talks with Washington. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a cargo vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile off Oman's coast.
US President Trump said negotiations with Iran were ongoing and requested by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and others. However, Iran's foreign ministry denied talks with Washington. Trump also criticized Iran for working directly with Oman on a solution to the Strait of Hormuz issue, calling them "unbelievably duplicitous" and threatening "decapitation" if a deal was not reached.
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