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2026-05-28 01:41:01
[Trump: No Country Can Control the Strait of Hormuz, the US Will Monitor It] US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be open to everyone and will not be controlled by any country, regardless of any agreement reached with Iran. Trump stated, "We will monitor it, but no one will have direct control over it. It's part of our negotiation process." He did not specify what measures the US would take to ensure the safe passage of ships through the strait. Trump's remarks have cast doubt on whether an immediate breakthrough can be achieved between the US and Iran. Previously, both sides had indicated progress, leading to market optimism about an agreement. The situation in the strait remains a key sticking point in the negotiations. Trump stated that the US is "not satisfied" with the outcome of negotiations aimed at ending the nearly three-month-long war, noting that "perhaps we have to re-examine and finish this war," but he did not elaborate on whether this meant further military action. Trump also downplayed the possibility of lifting sanctions on Iran. "We are absolutely not talking about easing sanctions or releasing funds or anything like that. Absolutely not," he said.
