Trump says Iran has ‘no cards’ other than Strait of Hormuz ahead of negotiations

US President Donald Trump sought to diminish Iran’s negotiating position ahead of critical weekend talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, saying Friday that its only point of leverage is the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. “The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!” the US president said on his Truth Social platform. The allusion to “international waterways” is likely a reference to the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran restricted during the conflict to ramp up pressure on the US and Israel. “The Iranians are better at handling the fake news media, and ‘public relations,’ than they are […]