US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that his country believes indirect negotiations with Iran will soon lead to a “good deal.” He emphasized that President Donald Trump is committed to reaching an agreement with Tehran to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n
According to Al Jazeera, Hegseth, without referring to reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding Iran’s nuclear program, said Washington is striving to achieve a favorable outcome through indirect talks. He did not provide further details about the timeline or potential terms of the agreement.<\/p>\n
The US defense chief also commented on the situation of vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that ships are currently passing through and adding that Iran should not attack them. These remarks come as military tensions in the region have affected maritime navigation in this strategic waterway over recent months.<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial energy transit points, and any instability there can impact global oil markets and supply chains. Iranian officials have previously declared their readiness to guarantee maritime security in the strait, with necessary considerations, if a lasting ceasefire and reduced tensions are established.<\/p>\n
The fresh comments from the US defense secretary come amid ongoing debates over the continuation of sanctions and the diplomatic dialogue between the two sides \u2014 issues that remain central to international observers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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