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19 Aug 2026, 16:37

During a visit to the site of the new helicopter pad at the White House, Donald Trump responded to reporters' questions about the possibility of talks with Tehran, stating that the current conditions are favorable, but there is a possibility for negotiations in the future.

Trump emphasized Washington's position regarding Iran's nuclear program, saying: "It's very simple; they must completely abandon nuclear weapons. Iran cannot have nuclear weapons because they will use them, and we will not allow that."

The U.S. President ultimately stated that Iran should not and will not acquire nuclear weapons.
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Trump announced an increase in the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. has complete control over this waterway. According to him, many ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz last night, and he described Iran's actions, including occasional fire at drones, as "harassment." The U.S. President also mentioned that not all ships are expected to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but traffic in this waterway continues. Trump had previously spoken about the U.S.'s complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iranian officials have denied.
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Trump stated that people are finding alternatives for oil supply instead of the Strait of Hormuz, mentioning Texas, Alaska, and Louisiana as some of these options. He said buyers have turned to the United States for oil supply.

He noted that one of the reasons oil prices have not reached $300 or $350 per barrel is the increase in supply and buyers turning to alternative sources. He added that oil prices are currently around $83 to $85 and will drop significantly after the current conditions end.

The U.S. President emphasized that the country has enough oil, saying: "People are finding alternatives. One of these alternatives is Texas. Another is Alaska, and another is Louisiana. They are coming to the United States for oil."
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