Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury
“These maniacs are on the ropes, and these historic measures will cripple them and their ability to project terror worldwide,” said the U.S. president.
Washington must “compensate” the Islamic Republic for war damages, said Tehran’s Supreme National Security Council.
The president did not say where the negotiations would take place.
The army is prepared to expand its operations in the country if necessary, said the chief of staff.
The U.S. naval blockade remains in full force and effect, the Hormuz Strait is open and operating and all water mines have been removed or detonated, said the U.S. president.
Negotiating window expires without a deal as Washington maintains military and economic pressure.
Fifty-nine vessels have been redirected to date “to ensure full compliance with the blockade,” according to CENTCOM.
All of the newly promoted officials are sanctioned by the United States.
A U.S. official said the blockade of Iranian ports would be lifted if Tehran and Muscat finalize an arrangement.
The president pledged to prosecute those leaking secrets regarding weapons stockpiles amid the ongoing war with the Islamic Republic.
The U.S. president insists that American naval forces are maintaining a strict blockade until Tehran agrees to a deal or total surrender.
“The country of Israel joins me in this commitment,” the U.S. president said of the negotiations.
Tehran says will attack “vital infrastructure of the Zionist regime and U.S. energy infrastructure” if the war restarts.
