Trump Claims US-Iran Make deal as Tensions Ease Slightly Over Strait of Hormuz Crisis

By Danielle Harper Coleman

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Iran have engaged in discussions aimed at achieving a “complete and total resolution of hostilities” in the Middle East, in what could signal a temporary de-escalation of tensions.

According to Trump, the alleged talks led to a decision to delay planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants by five days. The announcement had an immediate impact on global markets, with oil and gas prices falling as fears of an imminent escalation eased.

However, Iran has strongly pushed back on the claim. The country’s foreign ministry denied that any such negotiations took place, creating uncertainty over the true state of diplomatic engagement between both nations.

Trump later disclosed that the U.S. side in the purported discussions was represented by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He suggested that the outcome of the five-day pause would determine the next course of action.

“If the postponement goes well, we’re going to end up settling this,” Trump said, adding a stark warning: “otherwise, we’ll just keep bombing our little hearts out.”

The development follows a dramatic escalation over the weekend, when Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil shipping route. He had warned that failure to comply would result in the U.S. “obliterating” Iranian power infrastructure.

Despite the latest conciliatory tone, significant questions remain unanswered, particularly given Iran’s outright denial of any talks. Analysts say the conflicting narratives highlight the fragile and unpredictable nature of the crisis.

Meanwhile, international concern continues to mount. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call with Trump, with both leaders agreeing that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is “essential” to restoring global shipping and stabilizing energy markets, according to Downing Street.

As the situation unfolds, the coming days are expected to be critical in determining whether diplomacy can prevail or if the region edges closer to a broader conflict with far-reaching global consequences