Trump on Iran: They aren't ready to reach the "right deal"
"We have complete control over the entire area surrounding the Strait of Hormuz," he claimed once again.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he does not believe Iran is ready to reach the “right deal,” adding that Washington is closely monitoring developments.
President Trump says the U.S. has “total control” around the Strait of Hormuz as he steps up pressure on Iran to reach a deal.
Trump paints a dire picture of Iran’s situation, claiming the country has “no money,” is struggling to pay its soldiers and police, and is facing a 350%… pic.twitter.com/K0jpiRJX8O
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“We have complete control over the entire area related to the Strait of Hormuz, including the land zones. Therefore, they would very much like to reach an agreement, but they are not ready to reach the right agreement, in my opinion,” Trump told reporters.
He also reiterated his claim that Iran is in dire economic straits, that it is struggling to pay its soldiers, and that inflation in the country has reached 350 percent.
08.10.2026 08:07
