20.06.2026 03:00
US President Donald Trump, speaking at the introduction of the Boeing 747-8 that will serve as the new Air Force One, made notable statements regarding developments in the Middle East. Asserting that ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has reached extraordinary levels, Trump issued new warnings to Iran while also delivering significant messages concerning China and Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump gave striking messages regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, China, Venezuela, and the Ukraine war during the launch of the new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar. Trump stated that approximately 700 ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, saying, "The ships are moving at a speed no one has ever seen before."
US President Donald Trump made important statements on current issues during the introduction ceremony of the new presidential Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by Qatar. Drawing attention to ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump noted that about 700 ships are moving in the region, adding that oil shipments have accelerated and he expects energy prices to drop.
EMPHASIS ON 700 SHIPS IN HORMUZ
Evaluating developments in the Middle East, Trump pointed to the density in the Strait of Hormuz, saying, "Ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz at a speed no one has ever seen before. Oil is spread everywhere. You will see oil prices drop." Trump had previously announced that ship traffic in the strait had resumed.
"WE GAVE IRAN 60 DAYS"
Trump also touched on the ongoing negotiations with Iran, stating that the Tehran administration has been given time for a new agreement. The US President said, "We have an agreement signed last night. They were given 60 days. They have to make a deal. Otherwise, we will do things they won't like."
"I TOLD CHINA NOT TO INTERVENE"
Referring to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump stated that he asked Beijing not to intervene on the Iran issue, saying, "I asked President Xi not to interfere with Iran. He didn't. That was a very kind gesture."
VENEZUELA STATEMENT
Commenting on developments in Venezuela, Trump expressed satisfaction with US energy companies' activities in the country, stating, "All the big companies are there. Oil companies are setting up drilling rigs. We have multiplied the cost of the war many times over."
UKRAINE WAR MESSAGE
Also speaking on the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump said they are working with Europe to end the conflict. Describing the war as more complex than he expected, Trump stated, "We will still achieve this. Too many people are dying, and I want to see it end."