US War Secretary Hegseth says many more vessels flowing through Strait of Hormuz than before, and calls Iran to open for business, or the US has options
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- Where necessary addressing what Russia and China are doing.
- On Strait of Hormuz, world should be prepared to step up.
- Talks are ongoing and gaining strength.
- Want a deal, if not, prepared to continue.
- Wasn't joking when he said they are negotiating with bombs.
- On US troops in Iran, not going to foreclose any option.
- If we need to use troops on the ground we could, or maybe we don't have to if negotiations go well, but the point is to be unpredictable.
- Asked about timeframe to achieve Iran objectives, could be four, six, eight weeks or any number.
- President will decide when Iran's goals are achieved.
- Remain committed to the conflict that ends on their terms and Trump's terms.
- On NATO, will be Trump's decision on what that looks like after Iran.
- Back and forth in negotiations is a productive development.
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