Trump claimed the issue came after Iran reacted angrily to Israeli military actions involving Lebanon. He said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with Hezbollah through representatives, urging both sides to stop shooting.
According to Trump, a peace agreement with Iran could be more valuable than a military victory, though he admitted the negotiations remain difficult because of decades of hostility between Washington and Tehran. He said several points still need to be resolved before any final understanding is reached.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil and global trade. Reopening it and securing a broader agreement could have major effects on energy markets, regional stability, and international security.
