Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen 'Automatically' Amid Iran Nuclear Focus
Donald Trump has vowed the Strait of Hormuz will reopen even if Iran does not cooperate during today's critical peace negotiations, while revealing that the primary focus of the talks will be on curtailing Tehran's nuclear capabilities.
Nuclear Weapons as Central Issue in Pakistan Talks
The President emphasised that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons constitutes the overwhelming majority of the discussions. "No nuclear weapon. That’s 99% of it," Trump stated to reporters, underscoring the high stakes involved in the diplomatic efforts.
Strait of Hormuz to Resume Operations 'Fairly Soon'
When questioned about whether the potential deal would include free passage through the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global shipping channel that Iran has blocked since the outbreak of war on February 28—Trump asserted it would "open up automatically." He added his belief that maritime traffic through the strait would resume operations "fairly soon," regardless of Iranian cooperation.
US Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Crunch Talks
JD Vance and the American delegation have now arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for these pivotal negotiations, joining Iranian delegates. Trump previously expressed his support for the Vice President, stating on Friday, "I wish him luck. He's got a big thing," highlighting the significance of the discussions aimed at resolving tensions and reopening crucial shipping routes.
