Will Trump's nuclear threat to Russia be blocked by Turkey? The Montreux Convention detail

Trump made his statement regarding the nuclear submarines on the Truth Social platform. He described Medvedev's recent remarks as "highly provocative."

In his post, Trump stated, "I have ordered the deployment of two Nuclear Submarines to appropriate regions in case these foolish and provocative statements do not remain just talk."

The U.S. President emphasized the importance of careful communication in international relations. He used the phrase, "Words are very important and can often lead to unintended consequences."

Trump concluded his statement by saying, "I hope this situation does not become one of those examples."

HE MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM TURKEY TO DEPLOY THE SUBMARINES

If Trump wishes to deploy the submarines to the Black Sea, he must obtain permission from Turkey in accordance with the Montreux Convention regarding the Straits.

Under the Montreux Convention, Turkey has full authority to regulate the passage of foreign warships through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus (the Turkish Straits) during peacetime.

THE RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE STRAITS CONVENTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Passage in Peacetime: Merchant vessels may pass through the Straits freely, regardless of their flag. However, there are certain restrictions for warships.

Restrictions on Tonnage and Duration of Stay for Warships: There are specific tonnage limitations and duration limits (generally 21 days) for the stay of warships from non-Black Sea states in the Black Sea.

Turkey's Security: If Turkey is a belligerent state or considers itself threatened by an imminent danger of war, it has the right to completely control passage through the Straits.

In this case, the U.S. decision to deploy its nuclear submarines to the Black Sea is subject to Turkey's approval within the framework of the rules established by the Montreux Convention.

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