Trump Warns Iran to 'Get Smart Soon' as US Blockade Extends for Months
US President Donald Trump warned Iran to 'get smart soon' and capitulate to demands on its nuclear program, as a US naval blockade tightens. Trump told oil executives the blockade could last for months, minimizing impact on American consumers. Reports indicate he rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted a mocked-up image of himself with a rifle and the slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy!' on his social media platform. The UN Development Programme warned the conflict could plunge 30 million people into poverty across 160 countries. Oil prices rose as peace talks stalled. An Indonesian seafarer is among 20,000 stranded for months due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Key facts
- Trump warned Iran to 'get smart soon' and capitulate on nuclear program controls.
- US naval blockade of Iran could extend for months, Trump told oil executives.
- Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump posted a mocked-up image with the slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'
- UN Development Programme warns conflict could plunge 30 million into poverty in 160 countries.
- Oil prices rose as peace talks stalled.
- An Indonesian seafarer is among 20,000 stranded due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
- Trump discussed steps to continue blockade and minimize impact on American consumers.
Entities
Institutions
- United Nations Development Programme
- Strait of Hormuz
Locations
- Iran
- United States
- Strait of Hormuz
- Indonesia