The president of Estados Unidos Donald Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of a peace agreement with Irã. Ele made the statements during a recent interview as an American delegation prepares for negotiations in Islamabad. The two-week temporary ceasefire between the two countries was announced on Tuesday and aims to allow progress in discussions towards a lasting understanding in the region.
The delegation led by Vice President JD Vance includes special envoy Casa Branca Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Eles are expected to meet with Iranian representatives starting this Thursday in the Pakistani capital. Trump highlighted that Iranian leaders demonstrate a more reasonable stance in private meetings than in public statements.
- Trump stated that Irã has already agreed to several points necessary for the agreement.
- He recalled that the country faces a weakened military situation after recent clashes.
- The US president warned that the absence of an agreement would have serious consequences.
Negotiations on Islamabad and role of Paquistão
The talks take place on Islamabad with Pakistani mediation and involve a 10-point proposal presented by the Iranian side. Trump considered the document as a viable initial basis for discussions, although it indicated that adjustments would be necessary. The American delegation sent a firm message about the need to comply with the demands of the Estados Unidos.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited the parties to the high-level meetings. Segurança was reinforced in the city with the presence of hundreds of police and paramilitary forces. The ceasefire was announced after Trump threatened more intense action if Hormuz remained closed.
Maritime traffic in the strait remains reduced compared to the usual volume of around 110 ships per day before the conflict. Nas In the first few hours after the ceasefire was announced, only a few cargo ships crossed the route while oil tankers still face restrictions. Autoridades of Emirados Árabes Unidos demanded clarity on the complete reopening of the essential route for global oil transport.
Persistent voltages at Líbano and Israel position
Israeli forces maintained operations in the south of Líbano against Hezbollah even after the announcement of the ceasefire between Estados Unidos and Irã. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the temporary agreement does not include the militant group supported by Teerã. Ele authorized direct conversations with Líbano but reinforced that the attacks continue with intensity.
At least 250 civilians died in Líbano on Wednesday according to local Ministério during the largest recent Israeli offensive against Hezbollah. Trump spoke with Netanyahu and asked for a reduction in the tone of actions so as not to harm ongoing negotiations. Vice President Vance indicated in a speech that Israel may moderate attacks on Líbano in the coming days.
Irã insists that any ceasefire must cover Líbano and criticizes the continuation of bombings. An Iranian adviser warned that persistent attacks threaten the dialogue process and that responses are prepared if necessary. Líderes Europeans called for explicit inclusion of Líbano in the agreement to stabilize the region.
Challenges for reopening Estreito of Hormuz
Estreito of Hormuz represents a critical point in the current conflict as around a fifth of the world’s oil passes through it. The ceasefire called for the immediate and safe reopening of the route but traffic remains limited with just five ships registered on Wednesday. Dois others crossed until noon this Thursday according to maritime monitoring data.
Trump received private assurances that the strait would be fully opened. The press secretary at Casa Branca classified the ceasefire as an American victory but reinforced that maintaining the closure would be unacceptable. Autoridades Iranians condition the full release of the route on other demands, including the withdrawal of American forces from the area.
The conflict that lasted almost six weeks involved an exchange of attacks between the sides and generated international concern about possible impacts on the global economy. Trump emphasized that the Estados Unidos have already accomplished initial military objectives and are now seeking a long-term peace agreement in the Oriente Médio.
Statements from Trump on the dialogue process
Trump repeated that the Iranians are more flexible in direct meetings and that an agreement is within reach. Ele mentioned a conversation with Netanyahu in which he asked for discretion in operations on Líbano to favor negotiations. The American president also indicated that the absence of a strong army after the clashes facilitates understanding.
The 10-point Iranian proposal includes points on traffic control in Estreito of Hormuz and other regional issues. Trump and his team evaluate the document as a starting point but demand concrete advances on issues such as the Iranian nuclear program. Ex-Iranian commanders quoted in interviews described the negotiations as a process of mutual exchange of concessions.
The two-week ceasefire serves as a pause for finalizing terms and consolidating a broader agreement. Ambas the parties declared initial victory but differences persist especially in relation to Líbano and the pace of reopening the strait. The next hours and days at Islamabad will be decisive for the progress or setback of discussions.
