Trump on Truth Social:
Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They
just don’t know! The infighting is between the “Hardliners,” who have
been losing BADLY on the battlefield, and the “Moderates,” who are not
very moderate at all (but gaining respect!), is CRAZY! We have total
control over the Strait of Hormuz. No ship can enter or leave without
the approval of the United States Navy. It is “Sealed up Tight,” until
such time as Iran is able to make a DEAL!!! Thank you for your attention
to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
It seems like the US and everyone else is waiting for some kind of response from Iran, or the US didn’t like the response from Iran the first time.
One thing that has been consistent is that Iran says the US blockade of Hormuz is a violation of the ceasefire and that they won’t negotiate until it’s lifted. Obviously, Trump doesn’t believe that’s the case and thinks he’s gaining leverage by cutting off funds to Iran.
There is also an update from US interior minister Burgum (though it’s not really his file) who said that Trump’s order on boats laying mines is not an escalation.
