Trump says he'll wait for 'everlasting' Iran deal
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Dubai/Washington: President Donald Trump said he was in no rush to reach a peace agreement with Iran and said he wanted any deal to be 'everlasting,' while asserting that the United States held a clear upper hand in a recent naval stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump dismissed the threat posed by what he called Iran's 'little wise-guy ships' and said Tehran was hamstrung from making a deal because its leadership was in turmoil. He said the U.S. Navy has orders to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats that are laying mines in the strait, adding that the waterway would remain 'sealed up tight' until Iran agreed to terms. The president also said the United States could disable within a day any refurbished weapons Iran may have produced during the ceasefire that has been in place since April 8.
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Timeline
- 1. April 8: A ceasefire is noted as being in place since this date.
- 2. Mid-April (Wednesday): Iran releases video showing commandos boarding MSC Francesca and Epaminondas.
- 3. Following day: President Trump states he is 'in no rush' and mentions 'shoot and kill' orders.
- 4. White House meeting: Israel and Lebanon agree to a three-week ceasefire extension.
- 5. U.S. officials publicly state capability to disable refurbished Iranian weapons within a day.
Why it matters
The Iran-U.S. tension affects global stability. This can impact oil prices and, in turn, gas prices at home. Keep an eye on your local gas prices. If they start to rise, it might be linked.
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