Trump: Iranians 'Lousy Fighters, Great Negotiators,' Deal Key to Opening Hormuz
MMoneycontrol•26-03-2026, 20:28
Trump: Iranians 'Lousy Fighters, Great Negotiators,' Deal Key to Opening Hormuz
- •US President Donald Trump stated Iranians are "lousy fighters, but great negotiators," claiming they are "begging to make a deal."
- •Trump cast doubt on a diplomatic resolution, saying he doesn't know if the US is "willing to do that."
- •He linked a deal to opening the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting time for diplomacy is running out.
- •Trump claimed US forces "completely destroyed Iranian Navy" and "knocked down nearly 90% of their launchers."
- •Reports indicate the US proposed a one-month ceasefire for talks, demanding Iran hand over enriched uranium, stop enrichment, limit missiles, and cease support for militant groups.