Trump said the United States could take a more direct role in securing the key shipping route, even suggesting Washington could act as what he called a “Guardian Angel” of the strait and impose charges linked to oil transport and take 20 percent of the oil.
“If they don’t make a deal, we’ll collect tolls,” the US president added.
In the same remarks, he also issued a warning to the Iranian leadership, urging President Masoud Pezeshkian to “better watch his mouth” in his statements, signalling that Washington would maintain leverage if negotiations fail after a 60-day period.
“He better shape up or we’ll take over the rest of the country,” Trump said.
He also argued he would have leverage after the 60-day negotiation period.
“I have a 60-day option and I can do whatever I want after that option,” he said.
