US President Donald Trump said the United States plans to begin moving ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as talks with Iran continue.
Speaking on Sunday, Trump said US representatives are having “very positive discussions” with Iran as the two countries exchange new peace proposals aimed at reducing tensions linked to the ongoing conflict in the region.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff also confirmed talks were continuing, telling CNN that “we are talking” when asked about talks with Tehran.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai said Washington had responded to Iran’s latest proposal through Pakistan and that Tehran was reviewing the US response.
Trump said the new maritime security effort would be called “Project Freedom.”
The operation comes after growing concerns over attacks and instability near the strategic shipping route, which carries a large share of the world’s oil supplies.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a bulk carrier traveling near the Iranian coast was “attacked by several small vessels.”
The conflict has also had a sharp impact on fuel prices. The average cost of regular gasoline in the United States has increased by nearly 50 percent since the Iran war began on February 28.
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