Event Overview
Iran’s injured supreme leader rejects Trump’s demands, vows to keep nuclear, missile systems intact
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejected Trump’s demands and vowed to preserve Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, while signaling the Strait of Hormuz could stay closed. Reports from PBS NewsHour and the New York Post confirm the defiant stance and the remark about Americans being at the bottom of Iran’s waters. The Washington Times notes economic pressure from the blockade and calls for reopening the strait, whereas the Associated Press coverage emphasizes Iran’s expectation that Trump may blink first amid a battered economy. A key shared point is Iran’s resolve to maintain its nuclear and missile programs despite external pressure.
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Iran’s economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first
Two regional officials say that Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war. A standoff remains on the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all traded oil and natural gas passes, as.
Iran’s economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first
Two regional officials say that Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war. A standoff remains on the strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all traded oil and natural gas passes, as.
Iran's supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Aamer Madhani, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader vowed Thursday in a defiant tone to protect the Islamic Republic's nuclear and missile capabilities, which U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s injured supreme leader rejects Trump’s demands, vows to keep nuclear, missile systems intact
Iran’s severely injured supreme leader remained defiant Thursday as he vowed to protect the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and missile capabilities — warning that America’s only place in the Gulf was “at the bottom of its waters.” Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei , who has yet to be seen since becoming the supreme leader.
Hassett says Iran's economy 'on the ropes,' hopes Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon
Kevin Hassett , director of the National Economic Council, said he’s hopeful the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, pointing to the economic stress that Tehran leaders face because of President Trump’s blockade. Mr. Hassett noted Iran is buckling from its inability to ship oil and other vital goods. He said any.