The above is the only comment that Trump made about the conversations and the first time that speaks in those terms of the telephone negotiations that his representatives maintain with Iran, after having received a third peace offer, which the president had said did not please him.
“I have instructed my representatives to inform you that we will do everything possible to ensure that your ships and crews leave the strait safely. In all cases, They have stated that they will not return until the area is safe for navigation.“said the Head of State on his social network Truth.
Trump did not identify any of the countries that have requested aid, indicating that They are “from all over the world” and added that the ships are detained for a matter that is completely unrelated to them.
They are only “neutral and innocent bystanders”added the Republican leader about the war started against Iran on February 28 by his country and Israel and that has affected the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, where there is a blockade decreed by the Islamic nation and attacks on ships have been recorded.
“For the sake of Iran, the Middle East and the United States, we have assured these countries that we will guide your vessels out of these restricted sea lanesso that they can continue with their activities freely,” he stated.
According to Trump, this process, which called “Project Freedom” will begin this Monday morning, Middle East time.
“I am fully aware that my representatives are having very positive talks with Iranand that these conversations could have a very positive result for everyone,” said the president, who on Saturday He had said that he would review the peace offer that Iran had sent him although he said that “I can’t imagine it being acceptable.”
For its part, Iran confirmed this Sunday that it received the response from the United States through Pakistan. on the fourteen point proposal to end the war and assured that it analyzes the content before issuing an official response.
The opening of the Strait of Hormuz It is a key element in negotiations.
In his message, Trump stated that the transfer of ships from countries that have asked the US for help has the sole objective of “releasing people, companies and countries that have not committed any crime; They are victims of circumstances. “This is a humanitarian gesture on the part of the United States, the countries of the Middle East and, in particular, Iran.”
The US president highlighted that many of these ships have a shortage of food and of everything necessary so that its numerous crews can remain on board in adequate sanitary conditions.
“I think this would go a long way toward demonstrating the good will of all those who have fought so hard over the last few months. If this humanitarian process is interfered with in any way, unfortunately, that interference will have to be dealt with firmly,” Trump warned.
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