Trump’s claim: Iran called a meeting, America-Iran talks will be held in Doha on Tuesday

New Delhi: President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks between America and Iran will be held in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Trump said that Iran itself had asked for this meeting. This announcement has come amid increased tension in the Strait of Hormuz. Recently, the situation between the two countries deteriorated after Iran’s drone attack on a container ship near Oman.

Announced in big letters on Truth Social   

80 year old Republican leader Trump posted in capital letters on ‘Truth Social’, "Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place tomorrow in Doha." This meeting will focus on the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. This waterway has long been a cause of tension between America and Iran.

Iran wants control over Hormuz, America wants to keep the route open    

Iran wants control over this important waterway, while Washington insists that Hormuz remain open at all costs. Last week, Iran targeted a container ship passing through Hormuz. In response, America attacked Iran’s missile, drone and radar bases. After this, Tehran also retaliated.

However, while talking to ‘Axios’, an American official said that for the time being both sides have agreed to step back. According to the official, now the ship "easily" Can come and go.

Who will attend the meeting is not clear yet   

At present it is not decided who will lead the two countries in the talks to be held in Doha. Hormuz is very important for the global supply chain. About one-fifth of the world’s crude oil passes through this route.

Under the peace agreement, both sides agree to control traffic in Hormuz. "hotline" Had agreed to make it. But it did not begin until Saturday, with Iran claiming the ships were passing.

Iran-Oman held the first meeting of the joint committee   

Earlier on Monday, Iran said it held a meeting with Oman on the management of Hormuz. Both Iran and Oman share their border with Hormuz. But under international law these countries cannot stop movement or collect toll.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi wrote on ‘X’, "The first meeting of the Joint Hormuz Committee was held during the Muscat visit. Current issues related to the strait were discussed and opinions were taken on future management."  

Experts believe that Iran wants to maintain dominance over Hormuz. H.A. of London’s think tank ‘Royal United Services Institute’. Hellyer said longer negotiations with controlled pressure in the Strait could be beneficial for Iran.