Amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, fresh hopes for de-escalation have emerged following a change in US President Donald Trump’s stance. According to the report, Trump initially warned of a strong military action against Iran and spoke about taking control of Kharg Island. However, within a few hours, he reportedly changed his position and announced that negotiations with Iran were close to being finalized. Trump claimed that the proposed agreement was nearly complete and that only the formal signing remained. He also suggested that once the deal is signed, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, while the existing blockade would continue until then. The remarks have raised expectations of a possible diplomatic breakthrough despite the recent escalation in rhetoric. If the agreement materializes, it could ease regional tensions and help restore normal maritime movement through one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.


