👈 U.S. Secretary of State: Reaching an agreement with Iran requires continuous work over a long period of time

We will continue to defend the sea straits and keep them open.

Trump has multiple options at his disposal, including a military option.

The southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz is open.

Iran believes that the Democrats will win the election and that Trump will not be able to take action against it.

Iran’s proxy forces in the region threaten the security and sovereignty of those countries.

We will always act in accordance with our national interests and will not place international order below our interests.

We are in agreement with the Gulf states on the need to keep the straits open and to ensure they are protected from any attack.