Trump Says US Is Only ‘Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff
US President Donald Trump says Washington is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran and is willing to let economic pressure on Tehran increase rather than immediately order a fresh military operation. The comments come amid uncertainty over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, Oman and the United States are reportedly discussing a temporary shipping route, but Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says there can be no return to US-Iran talks until Washington stops violating a recently signed memorandum of understanding. Trump has warned that Iran could face severe consequences if the strait is not reopened soon. The conflicting claims from Washington and Tehran have deepened uncertainty around a waterway used to transport about 20% of the world’s fossil fuels.
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