Trump Warns Iran to Make a Deal or 'We'll Finish the Job'
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it has 'no choice' but to reach a deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening military action if negotiations fail. The US dismissed an Iranian state report of a draft agreement as a 'complete fabrication.' The Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint, remains a focal point of regional tensions.
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Trump says Iran, Oman will not control Strait of Hormuz, deal remains elusive The Korea Herald
Trump says Iran and Oman will not control Strait of Hormuz, deal remains elusive Reuters
Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the US president said he was unsatisfied with Tehran's offers and in no rush, even as the White House dismissed an Iranian state television report of a draft agreement as a "complete fabrication".
US President Donald Trump said the vital Strait of Hormuz "must be open to everyone" and "no one can control it." He made a threat to Oman, which is negotiating with Iran to control the vital waterway. DW has more.
‘Iran intent on making deal’: Trump says nobody will control Hormuz, it's international waters WION
Trump says Iran has ‘no choice’ but to make a deal Middle East Eye