Hormuz Strait to Fully Reopen June 19 Amid US-Iran Deal; Zelensky Proposes Putin Meeting; Netanyahu Seeks Re-election

The Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened on June 19, according to US President Donald Trump, who stated that a US-Iran agreement has been reached to end the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump indicated that the strait is currently partially open, with oil tankers beginning to transit again.

He added that mine-clearing operations are underway to ensure the waterway is completely clear. Trump expressed confidence that Washington would not require significant external assistance for maritime security in the region, despite proposals from Britain and France for a joint naval mission. US Vice President JD Vance is expected to attend the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Washington không cần nhiều hỗ trợ từ bên ngoài để duy trì an ninh hàng hải tại khu vực.

While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the development as a "major achievement" for the region, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged caution, recalling past instances where commitments and agreements were broken. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, either at the G7 summit in France or in the United States. Zelensky stated that Ukraine has conveyed this proposal to Russia and received support from the US and European allies.

Zelensky mentioned discussing the possibility of a meeting on US soil, at Trump's invitation, which he believes would make it harder for Putin to refuse. A Ukrainian official confirmed that Kyiv had also informed French President Emmanuel Macron and extended a direct invitation to Russia, though no clear response has been received. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his intention to run in the upcoming elections, expected before the end of October, and aims to retain power despite increasing criticism over his handling of the prolonged conflict and an ongoing corruption trial. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, faces opposition pressure regarding the objectives set after the October 2023 Hamas attack.

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Tôi đã đề nghị gặp trực tiếp Tổng thống Nga Vladimir Putin bên lề Hội nghị Thượng đỉnh G7 tại Pháp hoặc tại Mỹ.