Trump warns Iran: Hormuz Strait to open soon or face ‘violent strike’
特朗普：霍尔木兹将开放 否则伊朗遭打击
U.S. President Trump said in an interview on August 4 that the Strait of Hormuz would open ‘soon’ or Iran would suffer a ‘violent strike.’ He claimed negotiations were going well but accused Iran of being embarrassed to admit contact. If Iran backs out again, he warned of a ‘very violent strike,’ while adding he hoped not to use it. U.S. sources said a temporary deal among the U.S., Iran, and Oman to reopen the strait was near, with an announcement expected on August 5.
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The report, sourced from state broadcaster CCTV, relays Trump’s ultimatum without overt commentary. The headline and selection of quotes foreground the threat (‘猛烈打击’ – ‘violent strike’) and Iran’s denial of talks,…
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