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Trump says Iran blockade is working, keeps strike option on the table
US President Donald Trump said the blockade on Iran is achieving its goals, according to RT Arabic. He suggested tangible results are near, while not ruling out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and infrastructure.
Why it matters
The remarks keep tensions between Washington and Tehran high and signal a possible military escalation. Gulf states are watching closely given their proximity to Iran and the region's importance to energy supplies and shipping.
This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.
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- Trump says Iran talks going well, decision on next steps due within two weeks
- Vance reportedly leads secret push for new ceasefire with Iran
- Preliminary reports of two missiles landing on Iran's Qeshm Island
- Conflicting reports of explosions in Iran's Qeshm and Bandar Abbas as Trump ties war to talks
- Trump says new strikes on Iran unlikely while talks progress
- Trump says Qatar and Saudi Arabia want a peaceful end to Iran war, but US ready to strike again
- Trump says Iran blockade is working, keeps strike option on the table
- Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' and downplays escalation fears
- Trump accuses Democrats of illegally threatening Republicans ahead of planned congressional probes
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