Trump: No country can control the Strait of Hormuz, the US will conduct supervision

May 28 (Wednesday, local time) – U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open to all nations and not come under the control of any country, regardless of any agreements reached with Iran. Trump added in remarks: “We will police that region, but we’re not going to police it for any other country. That’s a tiny sliver—it’s not a large part of our thinking.” He did not specify what concrete measures the United States would take to ensure safe passage for vessels through the strategic waterway, leaving uncertainty about whether an immediate breakthrough could be achieved between Washington and Tehran. Earlier, both sides had signaled signs of progress in recent days, which had helped fuel cautious optimism in financial markets that a deal might be finalized. However, the status of the Strait of Hormuz remains a major sticking point in the ongoing negotiations. Trump also said the United States was “not thrilled” with the results of talks aimed at ending the nearly three-month conflict, suggesting “maybe we have to rethink it and finish it.” He did not elaborate on whether this hint at re-evaluation meant further military action. Trump also downplayed the possibility of lifting sanctions on Iran, stating: “We’re not talking about going there and giving anything. We’re not looking to do that.”