Trump Address Live: 'Appropriate People Want A Deal' - Trump Hints At Contact By Iran

(MENAFN- Live Mint) US President Donald Trump delivered an urgent, unplanned address from the Oval Office on April 13, 2026.

The address followed the enforcement of a US blockade on Iranian ports.

Trump earlier claimed Iran was seeking a deal“very badly” and said he had received outreach regarding a potential agreement.

He warned that Iranian“fast-attack” ships approaching the blockade would be“eliminated.”

The address came amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

23:24 IST

Trump says US blockade targets Iran“blackmail” and“extortion”

Trump says US naval blockade is aimed at stopping Iran from“blackmail” and“extort[ing] the world”

-Claims the US is not dependent on the Strait of Hormuz:“We don't use the strait”

-Says the US has more oil and gas than Saudi Arabia and Russia

-States that“many countries” are turning to the US for the“best and sweetest” oil

-Suggests the situation could all be settled

-Says US does not need international backing for the blockade:“We don't need other countries”

-Claims some countries have offered assistance, without naming them

-Says details of support will be revealed tomorrow

23:21 IST

Trump on Hormuz shipping -“We have a great capacity to take care of that”

Donald Trump addressed oil tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz, said“a lot of tankers are going in empty and out full”

- Claims shipping activity is still continuing despite tensions

- States the US has“a great capacity of taking care of that”

23:19 IST

“Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” says Trump

“Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told reporters during his address to media persons at the White House.“We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world.”

23:15 IST

Trump says Xi“would like to see” war ended

“We have a very good relationship with China,” Trump told reporters. Xi“would like to see” the war ended, Trump added.

23:13 IST

“Failing nation” Cuba could be next, Trump signals

Donald Trump hints at potential military action against Cuba, calls Cuba a“failing nation” during remarks outside the Oval Office.

Trump suggests Cuba could be next focus after Iran conflict

“We may stop by Cuba after we're finished with this,” Trump says.

23:05 IST

“Appropriate people... want a deal”: Trump hints at backchannel contact

“I can tell you that we've been called by the other side,” Trump said, adding,“We've been called this morning by the right people, the appropriate people, and they want to work a deal.”

23:03 IST

“Can't let Iran 'blackmail or extort the world,'” says Trump

“We can't let a country blackmail or extort the world because that's what they're doing,” Trump said of Iran.

“We don't use this strait,” Trump said.“We have our own oil and gas, much more than we need.”

23:00 IST

Trump defends 'healer' image after backlash

Trump has defended posting a controversial image depicting himself as a saint-like healer, saying it was intended to portray him as“a doctor making people better.”

Trump said,“I did post it.” And said:“It's supposed to be me as a doctor making people better.”

The image, posted on Truth Social on Sunday, appeared to draw comparisons between Trump and Jesus Christ, showing him in a healing pose. It triggered widespread criticism from Evangelical Christian leaders and conservative voices, many of whom called the depiction inappropriate.

22:56 IST

“Nothing to apologize for”: Trump doubles down on Pope Leo criticism

US President Donald Trump refuses to apologise for criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

“There's nothing to apologize for... He's wrong,” Trump says speaking to reporters outside the Oval Office.

Trump says the pontiff“went public” in his criticisms of the war in Iran, and“I'm just responding”.

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