A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
- To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to compromise.
- The Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran's grip over the Persian Gulf waterway.
- Iran insists on some measure of control over the strait, which is crucial for global oil flow.
- Experts suggest that increasing economic pressure may prompt Trump to consider a compromise regarding the strait.
WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. The sticking point has been over control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil normally flows. While both sides say a deal is close, the Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran’s grip over the Persian Gulf waterway, including Tehran charging fees.
Iran has insisted on some measure of control, saying the strait will not go back to being an open international waterway as it was before the war. Despite thousands of U.S. strikes, Iran can still fire drones and missiles at vessels, giving it a chokehold over commercial shipping. Experts suggest that the increasing economic pressure may actually prompt Trump to compromise on the strait, even if it’s likely to have profound implications on global trade.
Trump, however, has so far conceded little about the war. He posted on social media that the U.S. military still has "massive amounts" of weapons and that large amounts are being manufactured. A senior administration official stated there had been a "robust and healthy" discussion about Iran in the Cabinet meeting without providing additional details.
与伊朗达成关于霍尔木兹海峡的协议可能需要特朗普的妥协
华盛顿（美联社）——为了与伊朗达成重新开放经济至关重要的霍尔木兹海峡的协议，特朗普可能需要做出不寻常的妥协。争论的焦点在于霍尔木兹海峡的控制权，20%的世界石油通常通过该海峡流动。尽管双方表示协议接近，但特朗普政府已排除任何巩固伊朗对波斯湾水道控制的安排，包括德黑兰收取费用。
伊朗坚持要求对该海峡有一定的控制权，表示该海峡不会回到战争前的开放国际水道状态。尽管进行了数千次美国空袭，伊朗仍然能够向船只发射无人机和导弹，从而对商业航运形成控制。专家表示，日益增加的经济压力可能促使特朗普在海峡问题上妥协，尽管这可能对全球贸易产生深远影响。
然而，特朗普迄今对战争几乎没有让步。他在社交媒体上发布消息称，美国军方仍有“巨量”的武器，并且正在大量生产。一位高级政府官员表示，在内阁会议上关于伊朗进行了“强有力和健康”的讨论，但没有提供更多细节。