Trump named possible date for opening of Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran are making rapid progress in negotiations and are discussing the full restoration of normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as early as today, August 4. Trump said this in a conversation with reporters.
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"We are discussing the strait, its opening literally by tomorrow. Full opening," Trump told reporters yesterday at the White House.
The President once again assured that passage through the strait would be free for all vessels, as the US has established full control over this waterway and will not allow Iran to collect any payments.
"I will not allow them to charge any fees. They will not take fees, we are not discussing any payments," Trump stated.
According to the President, the restoration of normal shipping will only be the first step, after which the parties will proceed to the second stage - negotiations regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
"The second stage will be that we will talk about the nuclear program. Iran must undergo denuclearization, it cannot possess nuclear weapons," Trump emphasized.