Trump says Iran wants deal as US maintains blockade in Hormuz

Thousands of Iranians have gathered in Tehran to protest a US-led maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has accused of being an act of piracy.

The Iranian government claims that the US Navy’s presence in the region is a threat to its national security. The country has been demanding that the US withdraw its naval vessels from the area.

In response to the protests, the US has maintained that it is committed to upholding international maritime law and ensuring the free flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian protesters are calling for an end to what they describe as a “blockade” by the US in the region. The protesters have been chanting slogans against the US presence in the area, with some holding signs that read “US out of our waters”.

The protests come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US over issues related to regional security and maritime trade.

According to reports, thousands of Iranians have gathered in Tehran’s streets to express their opposition to the US naval operation. The protesters are demanding that the US withdraw its vessels from the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian government has issued a statement condemning the US actions, describing them as “piracy”. The US has not commented on the Iranian accusations.

The protests in Tehran are part of a wider wave of demonstrations across Iran against the US presence in the region.

Source: Al Jazeera