US President Donald Trump once again warned Iran on Friday. He said that if there is no agreement in the talks in Pakistan, his country can attack Tehran again. He said that American warships are being re-armed and if there is no agreement, they will be used very effectively.
What did President Donald Trump say in the interview?
Trump gave an interview to the New York Post. In this he said, we have made a new beginning. We are equipping the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons – the best weapons ever, even better than before, and we have destroyed them before. He further said, if we do not have any agreements, we will use them and we will use them effectively.
What did the US President say on Truth Social?
Apart from this, Trump also made a post on his platform ‘Truth Social’. In it he wrote, the Iranians have no cards (edge or power) and can only extort money from the world through international waterways. Today they are alive only so that they can talk.
JD Vance ‘positive’ about talks
These statements of Trump came at a time when US Vice President JD Vance left for Pakistan, where he is scheduled to hold high-level talks related to Iran. Before leaving, Vance said he hoped talks with Iran would be positive. However, he also said, if Iran tries to mislead America, the negotiating team will not accept and will take a tough stance.
Speaker of Iranian Parliament warned
On the other hand, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also wrote on social media on Friday that two conditions should be fulfilled. He said the release of Lebanese and Iranian assets in Lebanon has not yet been decided. He said that both these things should be completed before talks.
This talk is taking place at a time when the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues amid a 14-day temporary ceasefire. On the other hand, Iran maintains strict control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says talks will not move forward if Israel does not stop attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, security has been tightened in many parts of Islamabad and barricades have been installed on the roads from the airport to the city. Before the war, more than 100 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz every day. Now only 12 are passing. Trump says that Iran is not allowing oil to flow properly through this waterway. He wrote, this is not as per the agreement.