Trump Announces New Iran Talks Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran are set to commence on Monday. This development comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran had previously assured on Sunday that it was close to an agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage that has become a focal point of regional conflict. Tehran, seeking to avoid a return to pre-war conditions, currently permits only a single route along its coast and intends to maintain control over the strait, which also lies within Omani waters.

President Trump indicated that he had decided against further strikes against Iran, which he described as being "at levels of force and power never seen since World War II." This decision was made at the request of regional countries, provided that a swift agreement is reached with Tehran, especially concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

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Of course they don't want to be attacked. They knew the scale of this attack because they saw it taking shape... What we are doing now is talking with them in the form of a negotiation. It starts tomorrow afternoon (Monday).

An explosion was reported near a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British maritime security agency UKMTO. The agency stated on X that the crew reported hearing an explosion in the immediate vicinity of the vessel, but confirmed that the ship and its crew were safe. The origin of the explosion, which occurred 20 nautical miles northeast of the Omani city of Khasab, was not immediately specified.

Trump revealed his decision to halt further attacks during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One on Sunday. "Of course they don't want to be attacked. They knew the scale of this attack because they saw it taking shape... What we are doing now is talking with them in the form of a negotiation. It starts tomorrow afternoon (Monday)," the U.S. president stated.

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The crew reported hearing an explosion to the immediate vicinity of the ship. The ship and the crew are all declared safe.