Trump Dismisses Iran's Public Oman Talks on Strait of…
President Trump asserted that the U.S. Navy maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Iranian claims of independent negotiations with Oman regarding shipping routes. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions over maritime sovereignty and diplomatic engagement in the region.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping chokepoint, and conflicting claims over its management pose risks to international energy markets.
US President Donald Trump has insisted the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely controlled' by the United States Navy, brushing off Tehran's claim that it is independently negotiating a temporary shipping route with Oman.
The president went on to describe Iran's leadership as duplicitous after its foreign ministry publicly denied his earlier assertion that direct talks between Washington and Tehran were close.
Trump said he had cancelled what he called the largest military strike since the Second World War. According to the US president, he agreed to halt the operation following an intervention by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on condition that a rapid settlement could be reached.
That position was thrown into question when Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejected any plans to negotiate with American officials, saying instead that bilateral discussions were limited to Muscat.
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