US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that everything about the current relationship with Iran was “so good,” despite the ongoing dispute that continues to make the region nervous and leaves the diplomatic talks uncertain. Trump suggested that talks with Tehran can take place “sometime,” once again emphasizing that the US had “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Donald Trump’s Iran Message
The statements made by Donald Trump reflect a positive approach to the issue compared to what is actually happening on the ground. It is reported that there are no talks taking place between the two capitals at the moment and the 60-day agreement reached back in June has also come to an end without bringing a lasting resolution. The main goal for the United States still remains the prevention of a nuclear bomb from Iran meanwhile, Hormuz strait tensions have taken a prominent role in the dispute.
“Right now, I think the situation is so good,” Trump told reporters, suggesting talks could start again “at some point.” Trump again reiterated his claim that the United States is in “possession” and in “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz.
“They shoot a drone every once in a while,” Trump said, referring to Iran disrupting traffic through the strait. “But not everybody’s going to go through.”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Becomes the Key Flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz is still very significant for the world economy. According to US Energy Information Administration statistics, the daily average of oil passing through the strait for the first half of 2025 was 20.9 million barrels, which is equal to about 20% of worldwide petroleum liquids usage however, according to the Reuters report, only six commodity ships passed through the strait on August 18, as opposed to nine ships the previous day, which is below the recent average of 11 daily ships.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iraq Eyes a Diplomatic Role
Iraq can also become another potential conduit for dialogue between Washington and Tehran as Ali Rizk, a security expert, has stated that the Iraqi offer of hospitality to the Iranian speaker of the parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is aimed, among others, at boosting its role as a mediator and this would be an important diplomatic challenge. Pakistan, Qatar and Oman have already been engaged in the mediation process without any success.
“I do think it’s quite plausible that this is one of the objectives behind extending this invitation to Mr. Ghalibaf,” Rizk said on CNN’s Connect the World. He said the move “would elevate Iraq’s status as well as a major mediator.”
Rizk said, “Now, will Iraq be more successful when other mediators haven’t been that successful? The countries which you referred to, like Pakistan, like Qatar, like Oman — I unfortunately failed to see what makes the Iraqi case so special.”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next?
For now, Trump’s statement about how “good” everything is is in contradiction with the uncertainty regarding Hormuz, lack of negotiations and ongoing regional dispute. The next indicator that should be noted would be the resumption of talks between Washington and Tehran. In terms of what the market and governments are looking for in this crisis, the Strait of Hormuz continues to be the source of imminent tension. Given that one fifth of world oil consumption traditionally passes via this strait, this issue is rather important.
Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly reported statements and verified data available at publication time. The situation remains subject to rapid change.
