Iran Plan Reviewed by Trump Amid Hormuz Stalemate
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- Iran blames the United States for stalled talks after landing in Russia, calling the seizure of the Majestic X and Tifani tankers "high seas robbery."
- Putin told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Saint Petersburg that Russia will do everything it can to halt the war and help reopen Hormuz.
- Trump convened a national‑security meeting on Monday with advisers Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and JD Vance to review Tehran’s peace proposal and consider postponing nuclear negotiations.
- Bahrain led a joint statement from dozens of countries urging the "urgent and unimpeded opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the worst supply‑chain disruption since COVID‑19.
- UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that the Hormuz impasse could trigger the worst supply‑chain disruption since the Ukraine war.
- Gordon Gray warned that the Trump team’s lack of Iran nuclear expertise is a "crucial weakness" in any peace deal.
- Majestic X was seized by U.S. forces, prompting Tehran to label the action "armed robbery on the high seas."
- Tifani was also seized, leading Iran to accuse the United States of "high seas piracy."
Why it matters: Oil exporters and shipping firms stand to gain a 20% flow of oil if Hormuz reopens, while Iran loses export revenue from the current blockade, risking broader supply‑chain disruptions.
