Trump Says Iran Offered a ‘Present’ Tied to Hormuz Energy Flows as Talks Remain Murky
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran offered a “present” as a sign of goodwill in negotiations he claims are underway to end the 25-day conflict that has shaken global markets. Trump did not provide details on the gift — which he said was “worth a tremendous amount of money” — but confirmed it was linked to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping corridor.
“We’re in negotiations right now,” Trump told reporters at the White House, adding that special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance, were involved. Trump again said any deal begins with preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, insisting Tehran “wants to make a deal.”
Despite Trump’s optimism, uncertainty remains high over who Washington is actually negotiating with, the structure of any talks, and what terms could realistically be agreed. The diplomatic messaging also contrasts with a simultaneous military build-up: reports indicate the U.S. is moving additional forces into the region, raising the possibility that ground operations remain on the table.
Energy markets stayed sensitive to the developments. Brent crude settled above $104 a barrel, recovering part of Monday’s sharp drop, as shipping through Hormuz remains constrained and investors worry the conflict could broaden. Several Gulf states have signaled they could join the U.S.-Israel campaign if Iran targets their critical infrastructure, reinforcing escalation risks.
On the ground, Iran and Israel showed no signs of easing. Iran was reported to have turned back a container ship from Hormuz, while Israel continued strikes on Iran, with Defense Minister Israel Katz saying the campaign would continue “at full intensity.”
Regional diplomacy is intensifying as well. Pakistan has offered to mediate, India has urged peace in discussions that included Hormuz, and countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Oman are said to be involved in back-channel efforts to contain the war and pursue a ceasefire.
Source : Newsmaker.id
