Caroline Leavitt
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This is a case of what they're saying publicly is different privately.
We have seen an uptick of traffic in the Strait today.
And I will reiterate the president's expectation and demand that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened immediately, quickly and safely.
That is his expectation.
It has been relayed to him privately that that is what's taking place.
And these reports publicly are false.
This is a case of what they're saying publicly is different privately.
We have seen an uptick of traffic in the Strait today.
And I will reiterate the president's expectation and demand that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened immediately, quickly and safely.
That is his expectation.
It has been relayed to him privately that that is what's taking place.
And these reports publicly are false.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt described the two-week ceasefire as fragile.
Iran says it has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a response to Israel continuing attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
But Levitt says Israel's actions there were never part of the ceasefire with Iran.
Vance will lead an American delegation for negotiations with Iran over the weekend hosted in Pakistan.
He was CIA under both George Bush and Obama, and the difference between those administrations is very telling.
Sorry, it was an indictment framed as a question, so you're forgiven for not understanding.
Go ahead, please.