The U.S. leader has issued a firm signal on both military and energy matters, stating he might not extend the ceasefire with Iran if negotiations fail, while reaffirming that no toll will be imposed on passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he might not extend the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran if the negotiations cannot reach an agreement within the set deadline this Wednesday.
Trump spoke on Air Force One, saying he might not extend the ceasefire, adding that if negotiations fail, the U.S. might have to resume blockade measures and possibly start bombing again.
These remarks came amid reports that U.S. and Iranian delegations might travel to Pakistan this weekend to prepare for talks on Monday. However, the U.S. has not officially confirmed the schedule, while Trump previously expressed confidence that both sides were close to reaching an agreement.
At the same time, Donald Trump reiterated firmly that no toll will be charged on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transport route.
Previously, Iran was reported to have charged tolls during conflicts, which Trump sought to counter by threatening that the U.S. might intercept any ships in international waters paying Iran these tolls.
Regarding uranium, Trump stated that the U.S. must acquire Iran's enhanced uranium one way or another. If an agreement is signed, the U.S. will cooperate with Iran to return all uranium to the U.S., but if negotiations fail, much more hostile measures might be necessary.
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