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Amidst the ongoing diplomatic turmoil over a possible agreement between the US and Iran, US President Donald Trump held an important meeting with his top national security advisors in the Situation Room of the White House. In this discussion that lasted for about two hours, issues to reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, extending the ceasefire and Iran’s nuclear program were discussed, but no final decision could be agreed upon.

On the other hand, Iran has also clearly indicated that the proposed agreement between the two countries has not yet reached the final stage. Iran has said that it will rely only on concrete action and does not consider any kind of verbal guarantee to be sufficient. In such a situation, despite the possibility of reducing tension in the Middle East, there is a deadlock on many important issues.

What happened in the meeting?

According to American media reports, President Donald Trump had an in-depth discussion with his senior advisors for about two hours in the Situation Room of the White House. However, even after the meeting, no final decision was taken on a possible new agreement with Iran. A senior administration official was quoted as saying that Trump would approve only that agreement which would meet his stipulated conditions and ensure effective control over Iran’s nuclear activities.

What did Trump say?

After the meeting, Donald Trump shared a post on social media and wrote that “Iran will have to accept that they will never make nuclear weapons or bombs.” He also said that the Strait of Hormuz should be opened to international maritime traffic with immediate effect and it is necessary to remove all sea mines laid in the area.

What are Trump’s 2 important conditions?

1. Iran will never make nuclear weapons or bombs.

2. The Strait of Hormuz will have to be reopened without any toll system as before.

What is Iran’s answer?

Iran’s top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded to the US stance, saying his country believes only in real steps. He wrote on social media platform This statement of Ghalibaf is being seen as a tough stance of Iran, which clearly shows that Tehran wants concrete results before any agreement.

What is Iran’s condition?

1. Iran wants the situation in Lebanon to also be included in any possible agreement. A permanent ceasefire should be ensured between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

2. Iran has placed another major demand before America. Iran wants its billions of dollars of funds blocked abroad to be released. It is believed that this issue is also playing an important role in the talks between the two countries.

Is America going to lift the blockade?

Meanwhile, Donald Trump indicated on Friday that the US is ready to provide relief to the naval sanctions imposed on Iranian ports last month. In his post on Truth Social, Trump said that “ships stuck around the Strait of Hormuz due to the US naval blockade can now begin to return home.” This statement is being considered as a positive sign towards reducing tension in the region and normalization of maritime trade.

Why are the world’s eyes fixed on the Middle East?

The Strait of Hormuz is counted among the most important sea routes for global energy supply. In such a situation, the impact of the ongoing talks between America and Iran will not be limited only to the two countries, but can also have a wide impact on the global oil market, maritime trade and the security situation of the Middle East.