Donald Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran. This morning, the US president threatened the regime with attacks on its power plants if they do not resume circulation in the next 48 hours. The threat is presented in the context of Iran’s attacks on ships in this strategic step in retaliation for the surprise offensive by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory on February 28.
“If Iran does not completely open, without threats, the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours from this very moment, “The United States will attack and destroy its various power plants, starting with the largest!”the tenant of the White House has warned in a publication on the Truth Social platform.
Just a few minutes earlier, the New York tycoon boasted on the same social network that despite the comments of “small-time (Iranian) analysts” who maintain that the United States has not met its objectives in the region.
“Of course we have fulfilled them, and weeks ahead of schedule! “Their leadership has disappeared, their navy and air force are destroyed, they have no defense and they want to reach an agreement,” Trump illustrated before reiterating that he does not want to reach an agreement and that his strategy is “weeks ahead of schedule.”
These comments come after the US president defended this Friday that he is not interested in reaching a ceasefire with Iran. As is customary, the president boasts that The United States is “devastating” the Asian country, when the offensive launched together with Israel against Iranian territory already exceeds 20 days.
Thus, Trump presented the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as “a very simple military maneuver” and “relatively safe.” , he clarified, reiterating that NATO could do it, “but until now it has not had the courage to do so.”
Iran opens the Strait, but not to its “enemies”
The Iranian authorities have informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz is allowed for most ships, extending: This authorization does not extend to vessels linked to “enemy countries.”
This was stated by the permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations agency, Seyed Ali Mousaviin statements collected this Sunday by the semi-official Mehr agency, in which he reiterated Tehran’s willingness to collaborate with the IMO to reinforce security in the Persian Gulf.
Mousavi has stressed that the strategic maritime passage, although he has clarified that ships associated with “Iran’s enemies” are excluded. In this sense, he has pointed out that circulation through the strait is viable as long as there is prior coordination with Iranian authorities in terms of security.
“Diplomacy remains Iran’s priority. However, the complete cessation of aggression, as well as mutual trust, are even more important,” the diplomat said in an interview with the news agency. Xinhuain which he has attributed the climate of growing tension in the area to the actions of the United States and Israel, which he has defined as the “root of the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz.”
The Iranian representative has also insisted that compliance with international obligations must be accompanied by respect for the territorial integrity and “sovereign rights” of Iran. Likewise, he has reiterated his country’s willingness to work together with the IMO and other States to improve maritime security in the region.
In this context, Tehran considers that the current escalation of violence in the Gulf is directly related to what it describes as Israel, while defending that any progress towards stability requires stopping such actions and reinforcing trust between the parties.
