New Deal: Trump Sent a Delegation to Negotiate with Iran and Issued a Batch of New Threats
19 April 20:09
Iran opened fire on foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, thereby violating the ceasefire agreement. In response, the U.S. issued an ultimatum: Tehran must accept the terms of a new agreement, or American forces will destroy the country’s critical infrastructure.
This was stated by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to "Komersant Ukrainian", citing his post on Truth Social.
The shelling of ships and the situation in the strait
According to the American leader, Iranian forces attacked a French ship and a British cargo vessel. Trump emphasized that these actions constitute a direct violation of existing agreements.
He also noted that Iran’s announcement of closing the strait is pointless, as it is already blocked by U.S. forces. Due to this blockade, the Iranian side loses about $500 million daily, while the U.S. suffers no losses.
Negotiations and the Threat of Infrastructure Destruction
To resolve the crisis, the American delegation is heading to Islamabad (Pakistan), where negotiations are scheduled to take place tomorrow evening.
Trump emphasized that Washington is offering a “fair deal, ” but has no intention of making concessions if it is rejected.
“If they don’t accept the deal, the United States will take out every power plant and every bridge in Iran. No more ‘Mr. Nice Guy’! It’s time for the Iranian killing machine to come to an end,” the U.S. president declared.
Trump added that if Tehran refuses, he is ready to do what “other presidents should have done over the past 47 years.”
Change in logistics routes
Amid the escalation in the Strait, a reorientation of maritime cargo transportation is underway.
According to the White House, many ships are now heading to U.S. ports in Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska to load cargo, which actually benefits the U.S. economy.
Diplomatic deadlock
As a reminder, Iran previously officially refused to transfer its enriched uranium to the United States, despite pressure from Washington. Tehran stated that it does not plan to hold face-to-face meetings with the American side until it sees concrete steps toward a resolution.
Additionally, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared a “victory” over the U.S. According to him, although the U.S. holds a military advantage, it has failed to topple the regime or establish full control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, in the United States itself, Donald Trump’s advisers are urging the president to limit the number of impromptu interviews and statements. His team fears that the White House leader’s sharp rhetoric could harm the delicate negotiation process currently underway.
