Trump and Iran's Top Advisor Make Hardline Statements on Strait of Hormuz on July 13, Reject Compromise

According to BlockBeats, on July 13, U.S. President Trump and Iran's top leader advisor issued hardline statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with both refusing to yield on the issue. Trump stated the U.S. will become the strait's "guardian" and "guardian angel," claiming America will now seek reimbursement for past costs and future risk compensation. He added the U.S. will control the strait and "likely dominate" it going forward. Trump also disclosed that the two sides held an 11-hour meeting yesterday.

Iran's top leader advisor responded that no Iranian accepts surrendering the Strait of Hormuz, as doing so would force the nation to pay "ransom" for its ships' passage. He emphasized the strait's irreplaceable strategic, security, and economic significance, stating Iran will not compromise on the issue.