Trump: Iran gave US ‘gift’ linked to Strait of Hormuz

March 25, 2026 / 12:05 AM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Iran gave the United States a “very big present” related to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling his confidence that he is dealing with the right people in Tehran to end the ongoing war.

Postponed attacks and secret talks

The announcement followed Trump’s decision to postpone threatened attacks on Iran’s power plants and revealed that Washington is in negotiations with unspecified Iranian figures. Tehran has denied involvement in any talks to end the conflict, which has disrupted global oil shipments through the strategic Hormuz Strait.

Details of the ‘Gift’

Trump described the “gift” as “very significant” and “oil and gas-related,” confirming that it was connected to the flow of resources through the Strait of Hormuz. He clarified that it is not related to Iran’s nuclear program, though he repeated his claim that Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons.

Negotiations with Iran

Trump has not disclosed the Iranian negotiators but emphasized that “we’re dealing with the right people, and they want to make a deal so badly.” Key US figures involved include Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, global envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Regional mediation efforts

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered to mediate, speaking with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and promising Islamabad’s support in bringing peace to the region.

Military context

Trump referenced the killing of former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other top officials, noting a shift in leadership in Tehran. He also joked about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who said, “We negotiate with bombs,” highlighting the military dimension alongside diplomatic efforts.