Trump says US blockade of Iran will 'remain in full force' until peace deal

Despite Iran announcing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the US blockade remains in full force, Trump has said in a Truth Social post.

"THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE," he said.

Trump said that negotiations for a peace deal "SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED."

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