Donald Trump explained during the Oval Office conference that to his knowledge Tehran expresses great interest in reaching an agreement.
— Nobody knows what the conversations are about except me and a few others – said Trump, emphasizing that the details of the negotiations are known only to a small group. The president also added: – We have a problem because no one knows for sure who is the leader there. This is a bit problematic.
“The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is proceeding as planned.”
The US president also stated that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is proceeding as planned. He drew attention to the condition of the Iranian economy, suggesting that its situation is difficult and that this affects Tehran's position during the negotiations. Trump also did not rule out that the current ceasefire may change, however, he did not consider it necessary in the current situation.
Iran recently introduced the US a new peace proposalwhich focuses on initially resolving the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade. Under this proposal, nuclear negotiations would only begin at a later stage. On Wednesday, Trump said that will maintain the blockade of Iranian ports, until Tehran agrees to an agreement covering its nuclear program.
