Trump Denies Seeking Control Over the Strait of Hormuz, Reaffirms US Commitment to Preventing a Nuclear Iran

US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is not seeking to establish control over the Strait of Hormuz, but remains prepared to take all necessary measures to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump described the current tensions with Iran as a "clash" rather than an all-out war, predicting that Tehran would soon show readiness to return to the negotiating table regarding its nuclear program. These statements coincide with intensive diplomatic movements aimed at reviving bilateral understandings and ensuring maritime security in the Gulf, following a period of military escalation that ended in a ceasefire facilitated by regional and international mediation efforts.