Trump claims imminent Strait of Hormuz deal as Tehran denies direct talks

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized imminently, asserting that the strategic passage remains "open and operational." However, Tehran reiterated that the waterway will stay closed until Washington alters its policy, explicitly denying direct negotiations with the United States. Iranian officials noted that ongoing discussions with Oman focus strictly on establishing safe maritime routes.

Regional tensions remain elevated as Trump threatened military action if Iran or Oman obstruct U.S. objectives, while Iran warned of an offensive response if diplomacy fails. Meanwhile, commercial ship traffic through the strait declined by another 20 percent last week to 95 vessels following a recent attack on a ship.

Sources: Beta, CDM, Dan, Vijesti