Middle East News Network: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States \u201cwill retrieve the nuclear dust one way or another,\u201d\u00a0 that Iran will not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.
\nDuring a press briefing at the White House, Trump reiterated that the United States \u201cwill retrieve the nuclear dust one way or another,\u201d stressing that Iran \u201cwill never have a nuclear weapon, and there will be no agreement without that.\u201d
\nHe added that Iran \u201chas not agreed to refrain from obtaining a nuclear weapon,\u201d emphasizing that his country will continue its policy of preventing Tehran from developing military nuclear capabilities.
\nIn a related context, Trump said that \u201cno country can blackmail the world by closing the Strait of Hormuz,\u201d adding that the United States \u201cdoes not use the strait and does not need it,\u201d referring to its sufficient oil and gas resources.
\nHe explained that there are \u201cmany tankers and ships heading to the United States to load oil,\u201d noting that his country does not need other nations to participate in a blockade of Iranian ports, although he confirmed that \u201ccountries will join this maritime blockade.\u201d
\nTrump also confirmed that \u201cthere is no fighting currently,\u201d pointing out that what is taking place is a \u201cblockade,\u201d and that \u201cthe Iranians are not conducting any trade\u201d under these measures.
\nHe further revealed that his administration received \u201ca call this morning from the right people regarding Iran,\u201d without providing additional details, adding that \u201cmany U.S. presidents regret not taking earlier action on Iran.\u201d
\nIn conclusion, Trump stated that the United States may \u201cturn to Cuba after finishing with Iran,\u201d describing it as a \u201cfailed country.\u201d
\nThe maritime blockade announced by Trump on Iran came into effect on April 13, as U.S. naval forces began intercepting ships heading to or departing from Iranian ports, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
\nThe blockade covers large areas of international waters surrounding Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, and the Gulf, through which a significant portion of global energy supplies passes. CENTCOM stated that implementation began at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, based on a presidential announcement issued after talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad stalled.
\nTrump had earlier announced via the \u201cTruth Social\u201d platform the immediate start of the blockade, affirming that U.S. forces would intercept any vessels linked to Iranian ports, including those in international waters, and warning of a response to any targeting of military or civilian ships.
\nOn the Iranian side, officials rejected the move, with Mohsen Rezaei stating that his country would not allow a blockade to be imposed and pointing to Iran\u2019s unused military capabilities.
\nEconomically, Bloomberg reported disruptions in global energy markets following the announcement, with Brent crude prices rising to nearly $104 per barrel, while gas prices in Europe also saw noticeable increases. This comes given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of global oil supplies pass.
\nInternationally, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his country\u2019s refusal to join the blockade, warning of its economic repercussions, particularly amid rising energy prices.
\nSource: RT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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