The Strait of Hormuz continues to be a point of contention as US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on access to it on Wednesday, adding that it will be "open to everyone" and "no one" will control it."The strait will be open to everyone.
These are international waters.
No one will control it.
This is part of the negotiations we are conducting.
Oman will act like everyone else, otherwise we will have to blow them up.
They understand that," Trump said, when asked if he will be open to a short-term deal concerning the vital marine chokepoint.
Oman, a US ally, has tried to mediate the Middle East war and has itself come under Iranian attacks.Round after round of talks have ended without conclusion, leading a frustrated Trump to say the Iranian side is "negotiating on fumes" and demanding a "perfect" deal.
Iran has attempted to assert its authority on the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it will charge a tolls on transiting ships and share the revenue with Oman.While Trump touched upon various factors that put Iran in a weaker position, including several regime changes and an economy in a freefall, Tehran's nuclear stockpile remained a key factor.
"Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.
We are doing it for the world and we have a lot of support for it, not that we need it.
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