Trump warns US will respond to any Red Sea blockade, maintains Hormuz pressure
US President Donald Trump said the Hormuz blockade remains in place and warned of a strong American response to any Houthi attempt to close the Red Sea.
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US President Donald Trump confirmed that the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains in effect, stating that "no one is passing through," during remarks made while meeting with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Joseph Aoun.
Trump stressed that the United States is prepared to respond if the Houthi group attempts to impose a blockade in the Red Sea, declaring: "We will take necessary action if the Houthis try to close the Red Sea."
The US president added that his country has carried out about 45 days of very strong measures against the Houthis, noting, "We have not seen any problems from them since then."
He continued: "After the tough action we took against the Houthis, we have not faced issues with them, and we are ready to act forcefully again if needed," emphasizing: "We will not allow the Houthis to close the Red Sea."
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Regarding Iran's nuclear program, Trump said Iran is attempting to build new nuclear sites, adding: "We will strike any sites they reactivate, and we will target any location Iran considers using for nuclear purposes."
The US president asserted that Iran cannot and will not acquire a nuclear weapon, adding: "We have significantly undermined their capabilities."
Concluding his remarks, Trump noted that the Iranians are eager to meet, but clarified that the United States "will not be interested until they are ready for a meaningful dialogue."