‘They higher cease now’: Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz tanker charges

US President Donald Trump early Friday renewed a pointy warning to Iran amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Tehran of disrupting important oil flows throughout a battle that has stretched on for over a month.Posting on Reality Social, the MAGA chief issued a direct message to the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by Mojtaba Khamenei: “There are stories that Iran is charging charges to tankers going by the Hormuz Strait — They higher not be and, if they’re, they higher cease now!”Minutes later, he adopted up with one other publish, escalating his criticism of Tehran’s dealing with of the essential maritime route. “Iran is doing a really poor job, dishonorable some would say, of permitting Oil to undergo the Strait of Hormuz. That’s not the settlement we now have!”Trump additionally turned his hearth on The Wall Avenue Journal, pushing again in opposition to its protection of his Iran coverage. “The Wall Avenue Journal, one of many worst and most inaccurate “Editorial Boards” within the World, acknowledged that I “declared untimely victory in Iran.” Truly, it’s a Victory, and there’s nothing “untimely” about it! Due to me, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON and, in a short time, you’ll see Oil begin flowing, with or with out the assistance of Iran and, to me, it makes no distinction, both means. The Wall Avenue Journal will, as traditional, stay to eat their phrases. They’re at all times fast to criticize, however by no means to confess once they’re flawed, which is more often than not!”The remarks come simply days after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, halting army actions in a transfer that was additionally welcomed by Israel. Trump had signalled acceptance of Tehran’s 10-point proposal on a “workable” foundation, elevating cautious hopes of de-escalation whilst rhetoric stays sharply charged.