Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran ‘begging to make a deal’ and has let some tankers through strait as a ‘present’ - The Guardian

President Trump claimed Iran is "begging to make a deal" and suggested the country has allowed some tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a diplomatic gesture. The statement reflects Trump's broader efforts to negotiate with Iran, a key focus of his Middle East strategy. Trump has previously signaled willingness to engage with Tehran on nuclear and sanctions issues. The claim about tanker passage could indicate either a shift in Iran's stance or Trump's interpretation of recent maritime activity in one of the world's most critical shipping chokepoints. Any substantive negotiations would mark a significant reversal from the maximum pressure approach of Trump's first term.