Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated Iran has agreed it will never possess nuclear weapons, revealing a “very significant” gift from Tehran related to the Strait of Hormuz.
Mysterious Gift and Control of the Strait of Hormuz
Trump revealed Iran had given the U.S. a “very big” and valuable gift, the details of which he declined to disclose, but stated it was connected to the Strait of Hormuz.
Regarding previous statements about U.S. control of navigation through the Strait, Trump said the United States “will control what they want.”
Ongoing Negotiations and U.S. Involvement
Trump noted that negotiations with Iran are ongoing, involving his envoy Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President J.D. Vance.
Trump’s Assertions on Iran’s Desire for a Deal
Despite denials from Iran regarding negotiations, Trump asserted that Iran strongly desires an agreement, noting their military forces are “totally destroyed.” He claimed the U.S. could have struck a large Iranian power plant but refrained due to ongoing talks.
Claim of Regime Change Through Targeted Killings
Trump asserted the U.S. and Israel have effectively achieved “regime change” in Tehran by eliminating two groups of Iranian leaders. He stated that after each group was replaced, the new leaders were also targeted, claiming this represents a significant shift in Iranian leadership.
Potential for Ending the Conflict
During the swearing-in ceremony of Markwayne Mullin as the new head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Trump expressed optimism about ending the conflict, though he could not guarantee it.