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Trump warns Iran: 1,000 missiles on standby amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Trump warned Iran that the U.S. military has "1,000 missiles" on standby for immediate retaliatory action if Iran takes any aggressive steps.
  • The warning comes amid renewed tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz and stalled nuclear negotiations, with the U.S. demanding Iran publicly commit to restoring free passage for merchant ships.
  • Iran has rejected these demands, insisting on its control over the strait and requiring vessels to comply with its regulations, leading to a continued standoff.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated once again, with U.S. President Donald Trump issuing a stern warning. Trump stated on social media that the U.S. military has "1,000 missiles" ready for immediate deployment should the Iranian government engage in any aggressive actions or assassinations.

This strong declaration coincides with a deadlock in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. is demanding a public commitment from Iran to ensure the free passage of merchant vessels through the vital waterway, which Iran has refused to provide. Tehran maintains that it should control the strait and that all passing ships must adhere to Iranian regulations, creating a persistent diplomatic impasse.

If the Iranian government takes any attack or assassination action, the U.S. military will immediately launch a large-scale retaliation.

— Donald TrumpPresident of the United States, warning of military action on social media.

The heightened animosity was further fueled by slogans calling for the death of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. U.S. officials have outlined two non-negotiable demands for Iran: a guarantee of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to threats against shipping. Until these conditions are met, the U.S. will not pursue new agreements, advising commercial ships to prioritize Oman's territorial waters to avoid interception by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.

Beyond shipping security, the U.S. also requires Iran to surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of any future nuclear deal, a demand Iran continues to reject. While U.S. officials acknowledge a window for diplomatic talks remains, they have not ruled out military options if negotiations fail. Iran, meanwhile, reiterates that matters concerning the Strait of Hormuz fall under its sovereign rights and criticizes Washington's withdrawal of certain sanctions exemptions as a breach of prior understandings.

The Strait of Hormuz issue falls within Iran's sovereign scope.

— Iranian officialsReiterating Iran's position on control of the strategic waterway.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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