In a bold statement that is likely to heighten tensions in the Middle East, former US President Donald Trump has vowed that Iran will not be allowed to control the strategic Strait of Hormuz under any terms of a deal with Tehran. The Strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, is a crucial waterway for global oil shipments and has been a point of contention in US-Iran relations for years. Trump's comments come as the US and Iran engage in ongoing negotiations over a potential nuclear deal, with the Biden administration seeking to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that was abandoned by Trump in 2018. By drawing a red line on Iran's control of the Strait, Trump is effectively ruling out any agreement that would allow Tehran to exert significant influence over the region's critical infrastructure.
Donald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.
