Trump: 'They won't last long' — on ending the war
Donald Trump said the war could end 'fairly soon,' amid reports of a temporary shipping agreement in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman have agreed on a framework deal for new maritime routes, with no transit fees. The agreement is intended to lay the groundwork for a ceasefire and the resumption of nuclear talks.
Donald Trump said the war could end 'fairly soon' and expressed doubt that the Iranians could continue 'much longer.' The remarks came amid reports of a temporary shipping agreement in the Strait of Hormuz. According to sources, Iran and Oman have agreed on a framework deal that would create new maritime routes: vessels could enter the Persian Gulf via a route under Iranian control and exit via a route controlled by Oman. An Iranian official involved in the development said no fees would be charged to commercial ships for safe passage. The agreement is temporary and is intended to lay the groundwork for a ceasefire announcement between Washington and Tehran, as well as for the resumption of nuclear talks. The International Maritime Organization and the United States may be involved in the official announcement. According to sources, the agreement has already been approved by the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, but the timing of the announcement has not been set. Trump avoided directly confirming the agreement, noting that the strait is 'fairly open' and that the blockade is led by the U.S. Navy. He also stressed the risks to shipping, mentioning the threat of mines. When asked about weapons stockpiles, Trump criticized Joe Biden for sending hundreds of billions of dollars in weapons to Ukraine.