Iran war: Trump says Tehran cannot 'blackmail us'

Trump warns Iran against 'blackmail' over vital Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran condemns US 'maximalist' stance. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iran war: Trump says Tehran cannot 'blackmail us'

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President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran on Wednesday, declaring that Iran cannot "blackmail" the United States by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil transit chokepoint. The statement, delivered via social media, marks a significant escalation in rhetoric following a series of confrontations in the Gulf region and comes as the Trump administration continues its campaign of "maximum pressure" on the Islamic Republic. The immediate context for the President's warning remains unclear, but it follows a pattern of heightened military and diplomatic friction. In recent weeks, the U.S. has accused Iran of orchestrating attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait and of shooting down an American surveillance drone, claims Tehran has vehemently denied. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, sees the transit of roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply, making any threat to its closure a direct challenge to global energy security and economic stability. In response, Iranian officials have launched a sharp counter-offensive against Washington's posture. A spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry condemned what he described as the United States' "maximalist" positions, arguing that such an approach leaves no room for diplomacy. This characterization points to the core of the current impasse: the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and the re-imposition of crushing economic sanctions, which the Trump administration argues are designed to force Iran back to the negotiating table for a more comprehensive agreement. The exchange underscores the profound breakdown in communication and the absence of any clear off-ramp from the current cycle of escalation. The "maximum pressure" strategy, championed by National Security Advisor John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, aims to curb Iran's ballistic missile program and regional influence, objectives not covered by the previous nuclear accord. However, critics both domestically and among European allies warn that the policy risks provoking the very conflict it seeks to avoid, as Iran seeks ways to counter the severe...

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