US President Donald Trump has said that the two-week truce with Iran is unlikely to be extended. He stressed that without a peace agreement signed by Wednesday, hostilities could resume.
Statement by the US President
In a telephone interview Bloomberg US president Donald Trump stressed that the extension of the truce with Iran is unlikely. According to him, if a peace agreement is not signed by Wednesday, the truce will end.
Trump also confirmed that if the talks fail, the US side is ready to resume hostilities. He expressed this position in response to a direct question from a journalist.
The situation around the Strait of Hormuz
The US President has made it clear that he has no plans to open the Strait of Hormuz before the agreement is signed. Trump noted that Iran is «desperate» to open the strait, but this issue will not be considered until an agreement is reached.
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the key instruments of pressure on the Iranian side during the negotiations. This issue is of strategic importance for the region and global energy markets.
Ceasefire and prospects for a peace agreement
The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran continues, but its extension depends on the outcome of the negotiations. Trump stressed that signing a peace deal by Wednesday is a key condition for avoiding escalation.
Previously, the parties have already held several rounds negotiations, However, no final decision has been reached. Further developments remain uncertain.
International reaction
The situation around the ceasefire and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has attracted the attention of the international community. Many countries are closely monitoring the developments, as a possible resumption of hostilities could affect stability in the region.
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