President Donald Trump said he is involved in negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz, and that a deal could happen soon, according to a report from ynet. The statement is the latest in a series of Trump comments on the ongoing US-Iran talks.
President Donald Trump stated Thursday evening that he is personally involved in negotiations to open the Strait of Hormuz, and that an agreement could materialize soon, according to a report from ynet. The statement provides a direct quote from Trump, adding specificity to earlier reports.
Moments earlier, The Zioneer reported that Trump said negotiations for a deal could happen soon, per a separate report. The latest development from ynet clarifies Trump's direct involvement in the Hormuz talks.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's statements regarding the Hormuz negotiations, including on August 5 when he said the strait could open 'tomorrow,' and on August 4 when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal was possible within days. The talks have been a major focus of US diplomacy in recent weeks, with Trump repeatedly signaling progress.
2 developments
- StrongTrump says Strait of Hormuz may open 'today or tomorrow, Thursday'
- StrongTrump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen as early as Saturday or Monday
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
- StrongTrump says Iran talks ongoing 'right now,' threatens to 'decapitate' Iran if talks fail
Source and signal
- Open-source intake