Trump Claims Iran Confrontation ‘Limited’, Says US Needs No Strategic Waterways

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the United States is currently engaged in a “limited engagement” with Iran. He further alleged that Iran is under pressure from attacks, which he suggested would lead to a desire for an agreement, though he claimed Tehran is “not ready for this agreement yet.” Trump’s assertion comes despite repeated instances where the United States has reportedly abandoned negotiation tables and opted for aggression towards Iran over diplomatic paths. The U.S. President also claimed Iran would soon be prepared for an agreement. Trump further stated that his country does not need to access strategic waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz, but indicated that necessary actions would be taken. He reiterated Washington’s stance that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz are made amidst significant domestic and international pressure on him concerning this vital chokepoint.