Trump: "34 Vessels Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Yesterday... Iran Eager for Agreement"

List of Countries Supporting the Blockade to Be Announced Tomorrow

U.S. President Donald Trump / Photo by AP

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized on the 13th (local time) that under his administration, the safety of the shipping lanes is being ensured, noting that the highest number of vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the blockade began.

President Trump posted on the social networking service Truth Social that "yesterday, 34 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz," adding, "This is by far the highest number since this foolish blockade started."

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This highlights the fact that the largest number of vessels have transited the Strait since the blockade began, underscoring that tensions in the strait are being alleviated as a result of the Trump administration's response.

Earlier, President Trump officially confirmed to reporters at the White House that "(the U.S. Navy's maritime blockade of Iran) began precisely at 10:00 a.m."

When asked whether other countries are supporting the blockade, he replied, "Frankly, we do not need other countries, but they have offered to provide services," adding, "We will allow it, and I will probably release (the list) tomorrow."

President Trump also referred to peace negotiations, stressing the principle of 'zero uranium enrichment.' He claimed, "We have been contacted by the other side, and they are very eager for an agreement."

He went on to say, "We will reclaim that dust (enriched uranium held by Iran), and we will either take it back from them or bring it ourselves."

He further emphasized, "While we have agreed on many things, they have not agreed to that (abandoning nuclear weapons development)," and stated, "I think they will agree. If they do not agree, there will be no deal."

Additionally, President Trump said, "After we finish this (the conflict with Iran), we may deal with Cuba," adding, "Cuba has been a country very badly run by Castro for a long time."

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