Trump: I Will Declare the Strait of Hormuz American Territory Very Soon

US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory 'very soon,' considering that Iran is suffering a harsh defeat. He stressed that Washington has delivered a comprehensive economic blow against Iran, and that rising fuel prices are necessary to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He also claimed the destruction of Iranian radars and an 82% decrease in missile manufacturing, warning of a response a hundred times stronger to any Iranian attack. Politico quoted a US official as saying there is nothing new regarding the extension of the ceasefire with Iran.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday evening that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory 'very soon,' during a political rally at a police academy in New York State. Trump counted that Washington has delivered a 'strong and comprehensive economic blow' against Iran, stressing that rising fuel prices come within the framework of necessary pressure to prevent what he described as an evil state from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He affirmed that prices will drop immediately after the defeat of Iran is completed. He said that the strict naval blockade is akin to a 'wall of steel,' and no ship will be allowed to pass except with American approval. He mentioned that Washington destroyed Iranian radars and all its intelligence equipment, confirming an 82% decrease in missile manufacturing. He warned that any Iranian attack will be met by the United States with a 'response a hundred times stronger.' He pointed to the paralysis that struck the command structure in Iran following the elimination of the first, second, and third ranks. He touched upon that inflation in Iran reached 350% and that its currency has completely lost its value. He described Iran as the 'bully' in the region and 'the number one state sponsor of terrorism in the world.' He concluded by saying that the war with Iran is 'the great service to the world.' Also, Politico newspaper quoted a senior White House official confirming that there is nothing new regarding the extension of the ceasefire agreement with Iran, which is scheduled to end on Monday. In a related context, Trump downplayed reports about the deteriorating conditions of military personnel aboard the aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln,' saying that the ship will soon leave the area of operations.