Iran Proposes Prioritizing Strait of Hormuz Reopening Before Nuclear Talks, Trump Reportedly Inclined to Reject
Iran has proposed prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war before nuclear negotiations. However, US President Trump is reportedly inclined to reject this, wary of losing negotiating leverage without resolving nuclear issues first.
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(Central News Agency, Washington 27th, comprehensive foreign report) Iran, in its recently proposed new plan, advocates prioritizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, with nuclear talks to follow. According to informed sources, US President Trump today, during a high-level national security meeting, expressed his disinclination to accept this proposal.
CNN reported that officials stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz before resolving Iran's nuclear enrichment or near weapon-grade enriched uranium stockpile issues could cause the US to lose critical negotiating leverage.
However, if the shipping lanes continue to be blocked, high energy prices will persist, leading to continued increases in US oil prices.
After today's meeting, it remains unclear what Trump's next move will be. US officials expressed concern about internal divisions within the Iranian regime and uncertainty about who holds the final decision-making power to reach an agreement.
Despite this, when publicly questioned about whether the US would resume military strikes, Trump maintained a reserved stance. Military operations are currently on hold after Trump extended the ceasefire last week.
White House declined to comment on the specifics of the negotiations. White House Assistant Press Secretary Olivia Wales told CNN in a statement: "This involves sensitive diplomatic discussions, and the United States does not negotiate through the media. As the President has said, the United States holds leverage and will only reach an agreement that prioritizes the American people and absolutely prevents Iran from possessing nuclear weapons." (Translated by Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150428
CNN reported that officials stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz before resolving Iran's nuclear enrichment or near weapon-grade enriched uranium stockpile issues could cause the US to lose critical negotiating leverage.
However, if the shipping lanes continue to be blocked, high energy prices will persist, leading to continued increases in US oil prices.
After today's meeting, it remains unclear what Trump's next move will be. US officials expressed concern about internal divisions within the Iranian regime and uncertainty about who holds the final decision-making power to reach an agreement.
Despite this, when publicly questioned about whether the US would resume military strikes, Trump maintained a reserved stance. Military operations are currently on hold after Trump extended the ceasefire last week.
White House declined to comment on the specifics of the negotiations. White House Assistant Press Secretary Olivia Wales told CNN in a statement: "This involves sensitive diplomatic discussions, and the United States does not negotiate through the media. As the President has said, the United States holds leverage and will only reach an agreement that prioritizes the American people and absolutely prevents Iran from possessing nuclear weapons." (Translated by Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150428