Iran slams US 'clown crew' as Trump threatens to annex Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Republic of Iran is lashing back at the White House after President Donald Trump dismissed the idea of striking an “interim deal” with Tehran, instead insisting the Strait of Hormuz will be a U.S. territory.
TL;DR
- President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
- Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, criticized the U.S. negotiating team.
- Iran seeks an end to maritime blockades, oil sanctions, regional military operations, and the unfreezing of overseas assets.
- An expired memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. failed to yield progress.
- Trump stated he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Tehran.
- A commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile, causing damage and casualties.
- An expert described the situation as both sides 'playing chicken'.