While US President Trump made statements about the blockade in Iran, Iranian Security Council Secretary Muhsin Rizayi denied the allegations.
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The tension between the USA and Iran continues over sanctions and regional security issues.
US President Trump made a statement on the social media platform Truth Social.
The American press pointed out that for the first time, the US President said, "We see a positive momentum towards the end of the war."
Trump said, "The United States is ready and alert. But right now, this possibility seems quite low." he said.
Trump also claimed that countries were also satisfied with the blockade in Iran. He said that Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait also agreed on this issue.
He then made a short statement to Reuters on the phone and stated that these countries wanted a peaceful solution.
Responding to this meeting from Iran's side, Security Council Secretary Muhsin Rezayi said, "Stop making fake news about imaginary meetings. Submit to the 7-article conditions that Iran constantly expresses." he said.
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