Trump and Iran trade conflicting signals over Strait of Hormuz standoff
Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump suggests a deal could be near while Tehran demands policy changes before reopening.
Diplomatic tension surrounding the Strait of Hormuz remains high as U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials offer contrasting assessments. Trump suggested an agreement to reopen the strategic waterway could be reached "today or tomorrow," while also asserting that no direct negotiations are planned. Downplaying the crisis, Trump framed the situation as "like a game of chess" and warned that nothing would reach Iran without an agreement or surrender.
Tehran countered that passage will not return to pre-war conditions until Washington alters its stance. Iranian officials confirmed ongoing talks with Oman focused strictly on securing safe maritime transit, while warning of military escalation if diplomacy collapses. Meanwhile, shipping traffic fell 20 percent to 95 vessels following recent attacks.
Sources: Avaz, Beta, CDM, Dan, Vijesti
Sources
- Vijesti — Tramp: Dogovor o otvaranju Hormuškog moreuza mogao bi da bude...
- Dan — (UŽIVO) Teheran: Ormuz zatvoren sve dok SAD ne promijene ponašanje
- Avaz — Iran traži velike ustupke za otvaranje Hormuza, Tramp poručuje: "Sve će se riješiti, to je poput šahovske partije"
- Beta — Tramp: Nema planiranih pregovora SAD sa Iranom
- CDM (Cafe del Montenegro) — Tramp: Nema planiranih pregovora SAD sa Iranom; Pogođen brod u Ormuskom moreuzu
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