President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will maintain the U.S. naval blockade on Iran until the regime “cries uncle” and agrees to a deal ensuring it will never obtain nuclear weapons.
Speaking in a phone interview with Axios earlier in the day, Trump explained that he rejected a proposal from Tehran that would have involved reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing the blockade before addressing the nuclear issue, making clear he will not lift the blockade until Iran agrees to U.S. demands.
Trump said the blockade has proven more effective than direct military action in forcing Tehran toward concessions, describing the pressure as increasingly severe. “The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing,” he said. “They are choking like a stuffed pig, and it is going to be worse for them.”
Trump said the pressure is beginning to yield results, noting Iran is
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