Washington, D.C.: President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States and Iran could return to the negotiating table on Monday, with regional countries expected to facilitate indirect discussions aimed at reducing tensions and advancing key security issues.
Addressing reporters, Trump said diplomatic communication with Tehran has remained open through intermediaries despite the absence of direct engagement. He disclosed that mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Iran influenced his decision to call off what he described as a planned large-scale military strike.
The US President said he remains hopeful that both sides can reach a consensus on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global oil shipments. He also suggested that discussions are moving forward on issues related to Iran’s nuclear programme, expressing confidence that progress toward a denuclearisation agreement is possible.
According to reports from Israeli media outlets, regional mediators are attempting to revive an agreement negotiated last month that would allow vessels to use the Strait of Hormuz without paying tolls for a temporary period of 60 days. The proposal is intended to safeguard uninterrupted commercial shipping through one of the world’s busiest energy transit routes.
Separately, Iranian state media reported that negotiations between Tehran and Oman over a joint operational mechanism for managing the strategic waterway are nearing completion. The arrangement is expected to establish procedures for overseeing maritime operations in the region.
Efforts to implement the earlier framework stalled after both sides interpreted key provisions differently. The United States has argued that the Strait of Hormuz should remain permanently accessible to international shipping, while Iran has insisted that any agreement must uphold its sovereignty and authority over the passage.
The renewed diplomatic push comes amid continued international attention on the Gulf region, where stability in the Strait of Hormuz is considered critical to global energy markets. Observers will closely watch the upcoming talks for signs of progress on maritime security and the broader US-Iran relationship.
