In a meeting on March 26, US President Donald Trump said that Iran allowed 8 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a gesture of goodwill, and then allowed 2 more ships to pass through the strait as an apology. Overall, it was the "gift" he mentioned on March 24.
I said: "Oh, I think we are dealing with the right person"" - Mr. Trump said at the 90-minute Cabinet meeting, his first meeting since the conflict with Iran broke out nearly a month ago.
The White House declined to provide further details about the oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump revealed that these oil tankers are flying Pakistani flags. Mr. Trump also did not specify who the "right person" the US is negotiating is.
At the meeting, Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said, "Mr. Trump's priority is always peace and we should put that first.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State for War Pete Hegseth said that the US will continue to "negotiate with bombs and bullets". "War is negotiation by other means," Hegseth added.
Mr. Witkoff also publicly stated for the first time the reasons for the diplomatic failure before the Middle East conflict broke out. According to him, Iran refused to give up uranium enrichment and had enough enrichment material to make 11 nuclear bombs. He also confirmed the 15-point peace framework reports that the US sent to Iran this week.
President Donald Trump is leaving options open, noting that he is ready to restore peace but may also confiscate Iran's oil. The conflict may be about to end, but he also does not rule out the possibility of sending US troops to confiscate Iran's uranium.
