Trump Optimistic on Iran War End, Strait of Hormuz Deal Progresses
At a glance
- US President Donald Trump expects the war with Iran to end soon, with ongoing discussions.
- Iran is negotiating with Oman for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has warned Gulf states of potential attacks if US strikes continue without a diplomatic resolution.
Story so far
Tensions between the United States and Iran have seen US President Donald Trump express a desire for a deal, stating that discussions are ongoing and he expects the conflict to end soon. He has also claimed the Strait of Hormuz is now open and under US control. Amidst these developments, Iran issued a warning to Gulf states, threatening to target their oil, power, and water plants if they do not pressure the US to cease strikes and pursue peace. This message was conveyed through diplomatic channels, including to Pakistan's army chief, emphasizing Iran's readiness to retaliate but preferring a diplomatic solution. US Vice President JD Vance also acknowledged internal divisions within Iran regarding the conflict and expressed hope for a resolution. Most recently, President Trump reiterated his optimism for an early end to the war and praised his Secretary of Defense. Iran, meanwhile, is negotiating with Oman for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz but denies direct talks with the US for a permanent peace.
Latest development
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the war with Iran will end soon, noting ongoing discussions. Separately, Iran is reportedly nearing an agreement with Oman for the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, although Iran maintains it has no direct talks with the US for a permanent end to the conflict.
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US President Donald Trump, speaking to journalists about global and US energy prices, stated his belief that the war against Iran will end very soon and that Iranians will not be able to continue the conflict for long. He also defended the ongoing war, asserting that "everything has been extraordinary" and Iran has been severely damaged to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, adding that "everything is going very well there."
Separately, President Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that he is highly satisfied with the performance of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, Iran is reportedly negotiating with Oman and is close to an agreement for the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran has repeatedly clarified that it currently has no direct talks with the United States for a permanent end to the war.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the war with Iran will end soon and claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is now open and under US control.
Iran has explicitly warned Gulf states that it will target their oil, power, and water plants if they do not persuade Donald Trump to end US strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated peace. This warning, conveyed through a concerted diplomatic push, envisaged attacks on energy facilities, oil fields, refineries, electricity grids, water infrastructure, and transport networks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reportedly communicated this message to his Saudi, Turkish, and Qatari counterparts, as well as Pakistan’s army chief. The consistent message was that Iran is ready to retaliate, but finding a diplomatic solution is the best way to avoid wider escalation.
Separately, US Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States would use all military, economic, and diplomatic means to resolve the ongoing conflict with Iran. He acknowledged the internal divisions within Iran regarding the war and expressed hope for a solution, though he admitted the process would be difficult and time-consuming. Vance also suggested that successful negotiations could lead to a decrease in global oil prices and reiterated that the US would not permit Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
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ایران سے بات چیت جاری ہے، جنگ جلد ختم ہوجائے گی اور آبنائے ہرمز کھل جائے گی، صدر ٹرمپ پُر امید
واشنگٹن: امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کا کہنا ہے کہ ایران سے بات چیت جاری ہے، جنگ جلد ختم ہوجائے گی، آبنائے ہرمز کھل جائے گی۔
Iran warns Gulf states: tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard
Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince Donald Trump to end U.S. strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated end to the war. The
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