Trump signals possible Strait of Hormuz deal as Iran demands US concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached in the coming days, while framing the diplomatic effort as "like a chess game." Speaking on the situation, Trump downplayed the immediate urgency of the standoff, pointing to Iran's internal economic pressures. Meanwhile, Iranian officials reiterated that the critical waterway will remain closed unless the United States meets key conditions, including sanction relief, military threat cessation, and war damage compensation. Iran continues indirect negotiations mediated by Oman to establish secure maritime routes. Concurrently, regional stability talks proceed in Rome with a seventh round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, as nearly 800,000 displaced Lebanese citizens begin returning south.

Sources: Avaz, CDM, Dan, Klix, Vijesti.