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'That Is Not the Agreement We Have,' Trump Calls Out Iran over Strait of Hormuz Interference
Trump said Iran is failing to let oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz as traders watched 4 tankers and 3 carriers cross Thursday, Kpler reported.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump accused Iran of failing to manage oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stating it is "doing a very poor job" and warning "that is not the agreement we have."
- Iran reportedly suspended tanker traffic following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, challenging the fragile US-Iran ceasefire as officials dispute whether the agreement covers the ongoing conflict.
- Traffic through the Strait remains significantly reduced, with only 4 tankers and 3 carriers crossing since the ceasefire began, totaling at least 12 ships compared to more than 100 daily before February 28.
- Vice President JD Vance will lead a U.S. delegation to Pakistan on Friday for talks scheduled Saturday, aiming to resolve the conflict through diplomatic channels amid the strained ceasefire.
- Global energy markets remain volatile as oil prices surged above $98 per barrel, with nations like Australia monitoring fuel security amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait threatening international supply chains.
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'That is not the agreement we have,' Trump calls out Iran over Strait of Hormuz interference
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire faces challenges as Israel's strikes on Lebanon and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz complicate diplomatic efforts ahead of talks in Pakistan.
U.S. President Donald Trump criticised Iran for the conduct of the situation in the Hormuz Desert, said that the country is "working very bad" at the border crossing of ships and stated that "this is not the agreement", in the midst of the tensions involving maritime traffic and ceasefire in the region.
Trump Says Iran Is Doing a 'Very Poor Job', 'That Is Not the Agreement We Have' Amid Strait of Hormuz Oil Tensions
Trump has escalated tensions over Middle East energy security after accusing Iran of failing to uphold expectations on oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it is 'doing a very poor job' and insisting 'that is not the agreement we have', in comments that come amid a fragile ceasefire environment and ongoing uncertainty over maritime stability in the region. The remarks, posted on Truth Social, immediately drew attention due to the str…
US President Donald Trump accuses Iran of being very poor at implementing its commitments to allow ships to pass through...
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