Trump: America began opening the Strait of Hormuz as a service to countries around the world
The American President said Donald Trump Saturday that the United States began "The process of opening Strait of Hormuz"He once again criticized countries that he considered were not doing enough to secure this vital sea corridor, which Iran closed during the war.
Trump’s statement came with the start of talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, where the issue of navigation in the Strait is expected to occupy a pivotal position.
Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social "We are now beginning the process of opening the Strait of Hormuz as a service to countries around the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany and others.".
He added "Incredibly, these countries do not have the courage or will to do the job themselves"
US Navy ships
The Axios website quoted an American official that US Navy ships crossed the strait on Saturday, in a move aimed at reassuring commercial ships and encouraging them to resume crossing.
But official media quoted a senior Iranian official who denied this information, and Trump also attacked media outlets that he said confirm that Iran is winning the war that the United States and Israel started against it on February 28.
/>He added "In fact, everyone knows they are losing, and losing big"
He continued "The only thing in their favor is the possibility of a ship hitting one of their sea mines" In the Strait of Hormuz, confirming at the same time that "All 28 of their mine-laying ships lie at the bottom of the sea" After the American strikes.
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