US-Iran tensions: Trump calls Hormuz ‘American territory’, warns Iran on nuclear weapons
Trump says Iran wants deal but ‘we’ll see what happens’ Trump said Washington would “see what happens” following its latest sanctions against Iran, while claiming the country has been weakened economically and militarily. Trump said Iran “would love” to reach a deal with the US but is not yet ready to accept the terms Washington is seeking. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the US…
The United States and Iran are facing heightened tensions as Washington imposes new economic sanctions against Tehran. US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz as "American territory" during a campaign rally, while warning Iran that an "Economic D-Day" could lead to a return to "full-scale colonialism". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the US pressure campaign, declaring that secondary sanctions are unlawful and violate the principle of sovereign equality under the UN Charter.
He warned that complying with the US measures would allow foreign control over banks, businesses, and airports. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the US has no right to pressure foreign entities to halt trade with third countries.
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