Trump: Indirect Negotiations with Iran Progressing Well, Agreement Expected Soon

On March 30, the Financial Times reported that despite President Trump’s threats to seize Iran’s oil production rights, he emphasized that indirect negotiations with Iran, conducted through a Pakistani “emissary,” are progressing well. When asked whether a ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could be reached in the coming days, Trump declined to provide specific details. He stated, “We have about 3,000 targets left to bomb—13,000 targets have already been bombed—plus several thousand more to execute. An agreement is expected to be reached soon.” Last week, Trump mentioned that Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers flying the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a “gift to the White House.” He noted that this number has now increased to 20 tankers, with the first batch already on its way, “sailing right through the center of the strait.” He also stated that Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf personally authorized the passage of these tankers.