Donald Trump has stated that Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to respond to US demands regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will not be extended further.
The US president noted that while Iran’s response to a recent American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict was “significant,” it fell short of expectations.
“They made a proposal, and it’s a significant step. It’s not good enough,” Trump said, adding that the conflict “could end very quickly” if Iran complies with specific conditions. He also indicated that negotiations appeared to be conducted “in good faith.”
‘Many Alternatives’ on the Table
Trump emphasized that the United States retains multiple strategic options as the situation continues.
“We could leave right now, and it would take them 15 years to rebuild what they had,” he said. “But I want to finish it up.”
He reiterated Washington’s longstanding position that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran has consistently denied.
Claims Over Support to Protesters
In a separate statement, Trump asserted that his administration had previously sent weapons intended to support anti-government protesters during demonstrations in Iran.
“They were supposed to go to the people so they could fight back,” he said, adding that the weapons were instead retained by an unspecified group.
Iran has not officially responded to these latest remarks.
