"President Trump stated, 'That's not for us. That'll be for France. That'll be for whoever's using the strait,' emphasizing that the US will not take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz."
"'You'll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won't be there to help you anymore, just like you weren't there for us,' Trump criticized allies for their lack of support in the Iran conflict."
"'We do not have any faith that negotiations with the US will yield any results. The trust level is at zero,' said Iran's foreign minister, highlighting the strained relations between the two nations."
"'In a ground war, we can defend ourselves,' Araghchi stated, indicating Iran's preparedness for any potential military actions from the US."
President Trump declared that securing the Strait of Hormuz is not the responsibility of the US, suggesting that countries relying on the strait should take charge. He criticized allies like the UK and France for not supporting US efforts in the Iran war, urging them to learn to defend themselves. Trump claimed the hard part of the conflict is over and encouraged allies to secure their own resources. Iran's foreign minister expressed skepticism about negotiations with the US, emphasizing their readiness for defense against potential ground offensives.
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