Trump indicates Strait of Hormuz deal is near despite ongoing tension

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz could be reached within days, while clarifying that no direct negotiations with Tehran are planned. Trump asserted the strategic waterway remains "open and operational," despite reports of a recent attack on a vessel and a 20 percent decline in commercial shipping traffic over the past week.

Iranian officials countered that the strait will stay closed until Washington changes its policy, noting that ongoing talks with Oman aim strictly at establishing safe transit routes. Meanwhile, broader regional security concerns persist as Israel insisted that Hamas must completely disarm before Israeli military forces withdraw from Gaza, despite Hamas accepting the second phase of a U.S. peace proposal.

Sources: Beta, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Dan, Vijesti