3 weeks ago
Trump Signals Draconian Iran Sanctions, Says Strait of Hormuz Open
Donald Trump said the United States has very tough sanctions ready for Iran.
Sanctions are penalties meant to pressure a country.
He said the United States may decide later whether to impose more measures.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is still open.
He also said many boats are passing through the waterway.
Trump described a US naval blockade as extremely effective.
He said the next outcome could be much lower oil prices.
Otherwise, he said the United States may continue doing what it is doing now.
Donald Trump said the United States has “very draconian sanctions” available against Iran.
He indicated that Washington could announce additional measures depending on future developments.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remained open and oil shipments were continuing.
He described the US naval blockade as “100% successful” and “extremely effective.”
Trump said the situation could cause oil prices to drop sharply or lead to continuation of current measures.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and the United States; Iran is the country facing possible additional sanctions.
- What
- Trump said the United States has severe sanctions available against Iran and claimed the Strait of Hormuz remained open despite a successful naval blockade.
- Where
- The comments were made while Trump was addressing technology leaders; the specific location was not stated.
- When
- Wednesday; the report was published at 09:28.
- Why
- Trump said the United States would decide its next steps based on developments.
Key facts
- Official
- US President Donald Trump
- Country facing sanctions
- Iran
- Possible action
- Additional US sanctions described by Trump as “very draconian”
- Waterway
- Strait of Hormuz
- Trump’s blockade assessment
- “100% successful” and “extremely effective”
- Reported shipping status
- Trump said the strait was open and many boats were passing through
- Potential economic outcome
- Trump said oil prices could drop sharply or current measures could continue
Quotes
Donald Trump
U.S. President
“The naval blockade has been extremely effective. Zero--I mean, literally while it's up, and that's been for quite a while, you know, except for a couple of little pauses where we opened it purposely at... with a deal. But the blockade has been 100% successful.”
m.rediff.com
“We have things that we could sanction. We have very draconian sanctions, and we'll see what happens.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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