Trump, Iran say talks progress as Hormuz strait risk
SkimNews Take
Despite mutual claims of progress, the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz indicates that the core dispute over the nuclear program remains unresolved, with each side using the chokepoint as leverage rather than a point of negotiation.
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- President Donald Trump says the U.S. is having very good conversations with Tehran but calls Iran’s Hormuz closure blackmail and threatens to resume strikes unless a long‑term agreement is reached before the ceasefire ends on Wednesday.
- Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran’s chief negotiator, acknowledges progress in the talks but warns a big distance remains on nuclear issues and the strait, noting Iran’s insistence on certain demands.
- Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declares Iran’s navy ready to deliver new bitter defeats and backs the decision to shut the strait as retaliation for a U.S. port blockade.
- India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two Indian‑flagged vessels were reportedly fired upon while trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the widening regional fallout.
- U.S. Central Command confirms American forces are enforcing a maritime blockade of Iran but offers no comment on the recent Iranian actions, underscoring the ongoing military standoff.
Why it matters: If the ceasefire lapses Wednesday, up to 20% of global oil shipments could be delayed.
