Trump: No One Will Breach U.S. 'Steel Blockade' on Iran; Hopes for Financial Collapse

In a strong assertion of U.S. policy, former President Donald Trump declared that American sanctions, described as a "steel blockade," will effectively prevent any breaches related to Iranian ports. Speaking at a press conference, Trump conveyed a clear message of unwavering economic pressure on Tehran.

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No one will breach the American 'steel blockade' of ships entering and leaving Iranian ports.

Trump further expressed his explicit desire for the Iranian financial system to "completely collapse," stating, "We are driving it to ruin and I hope it collapses, because I want to win." This sentiment underscores a hardline approach aimed at crippling Iran's economy as a strategic objective.

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They are playing games, but let me tell you, they want to strike a deal, and who wouldn't when their military is completely destroyed.

Despite acknowledging Iran's public pronouncements, Trump asserted that Iranian officials privately indicate a desire for a deal. He characterized their military as "completely destroyed," suggesting a position of significant weakness. Trump declined to specify what would constitute a violation of the current U.S.-Iran understanding, stating only that "They know what they need to do and, more importantly, what not to do."

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I want Iran's financial system to completely collapse. We are driving it to ruin and I hope it collapses, because I want to win.