Trump estimated how long the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz might last
Against the backdrop of ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. He assessed the possible timeline for resolving the issue and lifting restrictions in the region.
The U.S. president stated that negotiations between Washington and Tehran are continuing and, in his assessment, are progressing quite quickly. One of the key issues remains the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most important routes for global oil trade.
According to Trump, a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran could pave the way for the resumption of shipping as early as this week.
At the same time, the American leader did not rule out that the naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz could last until Labor Day in the US, which falls on September 7 this year. However, he considers such a scenario unlikely and expects a quicker resolution of the situation.
“I don’t know. I mean, I think it’s possible, but I consider it unlikely. I think we’ll get there. I think it will be resolved fairly quickly,” Trump explained.
He also noted that the negotiation process with Tehran has already faced difficulties. Among the reasons, he cited delays in the exchange of messages and disagreements between the parties on certain issues.
Despite this, the U.S. president gave a positive assessment of the progress of the dialogue.
According to him, negotiations with Iran are "progressing rapidly."
This was reported with reference to Trump’s interview with the New York Post.
Trump expressed his readiness to meet with Iran’s new supreme leader.
Earlier, Iran launched a missile strike on the Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, where U.S. military personnel and contractors were stationed. The attack resulted in minor injuries among personnel and damage to U.S. drones. The incident occurred amid U.S. efforts to negotiate an extension of the ceasefire with Tehran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and continues to interact with his inner circle, though he does so cautiously and primarily through written messages and intermediaries. Officials in Washington note that his activity has been increasing recently.
