U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran has given his country “a very big gift” related to the Strait of Hormuz. Although he did not disclose details, Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement between Washington and Tehran, suggesting that the current Iranian leaders are “very different” from those with whom negotiations began.
During a swearing-in ceremony for the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, Trump emphasized that changes in the Iranian leadership, following the deaths of key figures such as Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, have influenced the course of the talks. “They are going to reach an agreement,” he stated, mentioning a “gift” that he claimed has a “tremendous economic value.” When asked about this gift, the president clarified that it is not related to nuclear energy, but rather pertains to oil and gas, describing it as a “very nice gesture.” He also indicated that it is connected to the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil trade, through which approximately 20% of the world’s crude passes.
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