Trump Slams Iran Ceasefire Effectiveness Amid Oil Flow Issues
US President Donald Trump has expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the Iran ceasefire, citing issues with oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post, he stated that Iran was not adhering to agreed terms regarding oil shipments and warned against reports of Tehran charging fees on tankers passing through the waterway.
The White House has reiterated its support for keeping the Strait open as part of the ceasefire arrangement and opposes any attempt by Iran's military to impose tolls on international shipping. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah and explore normalizing relations between the two countries.
The proposed talks are set to take place next week in Washington and will involve senior diplomatic representatives from both sides. However, tensions persist over Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, its enriched uranium stockpile, and regional military activities.