Trump says Iran is sending "gifts" during ongoing negotiations

Investing.com - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Iran has made a significant energy-related concession to the United States, but he refused to disclose the specific nature of this “gift.”

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Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran’s concession was a gesture of good faith in negotiations aimed at ending the 25-day conflict that has disrupted global markets.

“They gave us a gift, and that gift was delivered today. It’s a very big gift, of great value,” Trump said. “I won’t tell you what the gift is. It’s a very important prize, and they gave it to us. They said they would give it to us, and that means one thing to me: we are dealing with the right people.”

Trump stated that the concession relates to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route that the U.S. has been working to keep open during the conflict.

“This isn’t about nuclear issues; it’s about oil and natural gas. What they did was very good,” Trump said.

The president indicated that the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran to reach an agreement to end hostilities, adding that Iranian officials are eager to reach a deal. Trump mentioned that U.S. Special Envoys Steve Wittekoff and Jared Kushner, along with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are involved in the negotiations. He did not confirm whether Wittekoff and Kushner plan to hold talks this week.

Pakistan has expressed willingness to host talks between the U.S. and Iran.

During the ongoing conflict, Trump has deployed additional troops to the Middle East.

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