Trump Says Hormuz Deal Is Imminent
US President Donald Trump has said an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, with Washington and Tehran expected to begin a new round of negotiations on Monday.
Trump Announces New Iran Negotiations
Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions would focus on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran’s nuclear programme. He did not disclose the venue, negotiating format or officials expected to participate.
Trump also declined to set a deadline for reaching an agreement. Iran has not publicly confirmed all the details announced by the US president, leaving the precise framework of the negotiations unclear.
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the crisis because it is a critical route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Disruption to traffic through the waterway has contributed to higher energy prices and wider economic uncertainty.
Gulf Countries Urged Diplomatic Solution
Trump said Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar had asked Washington to pursue negotiations instead of launching further military action against Iran. He claimed Tehran had also sought talks, although Iranian officials have disputed some US accounts of the diplomatic exchanges.
According to Trump, Saudi leaders warned that another major attack could produce unpredictable consequences across the region, including further displacement and retaliatory strikes.
Washington subsequently suspended a planned military operation that Trump described as potentially unprecedented in scale. No independent details about the targets or extent of the proposed attack were provided.
Hormuz Deal Linked to Iran Nuclear Programme
Trump said any broader settlement would need to address both navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and what he called the “denuclearisation of Iran.”
Oman has separately been involved in diplomatic efforts concerning shipping arrangements through the strait. Despite renewed negotiations, no final agreement has been announced, and significant differences remain over Iran’s nuclear activities, regional security and control of the waterway.
