Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to 'leave each other alone for another week',(Photo: ANI)

Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to ‘leave each other alone for another week’

09 Jun 2026, 06:48 by KalingaTV Bureau · KalingaTV

New York: US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly enforced until a definitive agreement is secured with Tehran. Importantly, the current standoff is a significant point in Israel-Iran relations.

The US President offered these assessments while speaking to reporters while departing New York after attending the NBA Finals match between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Additionally, he noted that active dialogue with Tehran was progressing. This dialogue could yield absolute clarity shortly. This comes at a critical time for Israel-Iran diplomacy in the region.

“We’re in the final throes of a very good deal that will not allow, in any way or form, nuclear weapons. And the Strait will open up right away. It’ll open up immediately upon signing, which could be in two or three days,” he added.

Vowing to maintain maximum economic pressure on the regime through this strategy, Trump asserted that “no oil, no income, no nothing” would be permitted to transit through the critical maritime corridor. This will continue until a final agreement is officially inked.

Expressing strong optimism regarding the trajectory of the ongoing backchannel talks, the US President indicated that a major diplomatic breakthrough could materialise within a matter of days. Consequently, this development could also influence the Israel-Iran situation moving forward.

During the same media interaction, Trump observed that the strategic waterway could be reopened almost immediately if a settlement is finalised with Iran. At the same time, he reaffirmed that the US military containment of the shipping lane stays fully operational.

“We have ongoing negotiations in Iran and with Iran. We could have at least an idea by one or two days from now, but I think it’s going well. The blockade continues to hold 100%,” he said.

The US President also weighed in on the volatile security dynamic in the Middle East following the recent cross-border missile volleys between Tel Aviv and Tehran. He suggested that both nations had consented to pause further hostilities for the time being. Meanwhile, the tension in the Israel-Iran relationship remains closely watched by the international community.

Reflecting on his direct telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump remarked, “He was hit (by Iran), and he hit back. I can’t blame him for that. Now they’ve called it quits. So they’re gonna leave each other alone for another week or something… They both agreed, through me, to stop.

We’re in the final throes of a very good deal that will not allow, in any way or form, nuclear weapons. And the Strait will open up right away. It’ll open up immediately upon signing, which could be in two or three days.”

Trump further revealed that he had a “very good conversation” with Netanyahu. He indicated that both Israel and Iran were widely expected to exercise restraint and avoid further offensive military operations. This expectation holds as international diplomatic efforts continue to play out.

(ANI)

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