22.04.2026 09:35
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran must immediately end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and open the strait, saying, 'However, if we do this, there can never be an agreement with Iran unless we blow up the rest of Iran, including its leaders.'
US President Donald Trump made statements regarding the maritime blockade imposed on Iran and the situation of the Strait of Hormuz through his Truth social media account.
Emphasizing that Iran does not want the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed, Trump said, "They want the strait to stay open so they can earn $500 million a day. That's already the amount they lose as long as the strait remains closed." Nevertheless, claiming that Iran resorts to rhetoric to save its own reputation and wants the Strait of Hormuz to be closed, Trump stated, "The only reason they say they want the strait closed is because I have completely blockaded and closed the strait. So they just want to save their reputation."
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"THEY SAID IRAN WANTS THE STRAIT TO BE OPENED"
Reiterating that Iran actually wants to open the strait, Trump commented, "Four days ago, people came to me and said, 'Sir, Iran wants the strait to be opened immediately.' However, if we do this, no agreement can ever be made with Iran unless we blow up the rest of Iran, including its leaders."
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TRUMP HAD ANNOUNCED THE CEASEFIRE WAS EXTENDED
In a statement earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump stated that the previously agreed ceasefire with Iran had been extended until a conclusion was reached in talks between the parties, but that the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would continue, saying, "I have instructed our military to maintain the blockade, remain on full alert in every respect, and extend the ceasefire until the talks reach a conclusion."