Trump Confirms Strait of Hormuz Is Open Amid US-Iran Tensions

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump gave a series of interviews to American media, including a phone interview with NBC's Meet the Press, following the death of his friend, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, and recent overnight clashes between the US and Iran. The interviewer asked Trump about the status of the Strait of Hormuz, amid conflicting reports: Iran claimed the strait was closed, while US Central Command stated it remained open.

Trump declined to elaborate extensively on the issue, citing his wish to honor Senator Graham's memory. However, he confirmed that the strait was open and stated, "We bombed the hell out of them last night. They are very, very bad and sick people." He detailed that the US administration had held intensive meetings with Iran in recent days, reaching explicit agreements the day before, which he described as "a perfect deal for us, no nuclear, no this, no that, no nothing, they gave up everything."

Trump added that shortly after these agreements were made, Iran violated them within an hour by launching an attacking drone at a ship. He expressed strong condemnation, calling the Iranians "sick people." Despite the tension, Trump emphasized he would not discuss the political or military situation further at this time, choosing instead to focus on Senator Graham's passing.

The interview highlighted the ongoing volatility in US-Iran relations and the US administration's firm stance, while also showing Trump's personal focus on mourning his late friend.