Trump Claims Iran Making Major Concessions as Tensions Persist Over Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is offering significant concessions under ongoing negotiations and insisted that the United States is “winning” in its dealings with Tehran.
Speaking to the media alongside the NATO Secretary General, Trump expressed disappointment with NATO and several European allies over their response to the conflict involving Iran.
He said NATO had failed to provide the level of support he expected during the confrontation with Iran and added that he was disappointed with the positions taken by Britain, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
Before departing for the Senate, Trump briefly told reporters that developments were moving in a positive direction and that the United States was prevailing in its dispute with Iran, although he did not provide specific details.
Earlier, Trump stated that Iran had requested assurances regarding the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions about fees and shipping arrangements. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he declared that Iran would not impose tolls, insurance charges, or any other fees on vessels passing through the strategic waterway.
The US president also rejected reports that Washington was preparing to release frozen Iranian assets. He maintained that no funds were being handed over to Tehran and suggested that any use of Iranian assets would be limited to approved purchases, including food imports from American farmers.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a strong response regarding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The organization stated that any attempt to establish new shipping routes through the strait without coordination with Iran would be unacceptable and potentially dangerous.
According to the IRGC, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is only possible through routes officially designated by Iranian authorities. The group further warned that vessels transiting the area must coordinate with the naval forces of the Revolutionary Guards and comply with their instructions.
Iranian officials cautioned that ships failing to follow established procedures could face action, underscoring the continued strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes.
The latest statements highlight ongoing differences between Washington and Tehran despite reports of diplomatic progress, while concerns over maritime security and regional stability remain central to the negotiations.
