President Donald Trump has said he has instructed American negotiators 'not to rush into a deal' with Iran, insisting that 'time is on our side' as tensions in the Middle East continue to unsettle global markets and raise fears of a wider economic downturn.
Speaking amid renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Trump said the US blockade linked to the Strait of Hormuz would remain 'in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed'. His comments have added further uncertainty to already fragile negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme and regional security issues.
