Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says
Washington believes Iran's new offer, meant to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt ongoing hostilities, does not satisfy his expectations, US President Donald Trump said. Trump allegedly said the proposal does not measure up to Washington's demands — another sign of lingering tensions over one of the world's most vital energy routes.
US State Department officials have defended focused maritime actions taken against Iranian shipments, stressing that the steps were necessary for regional security and stabilizing global trade. The Strait of Hormuz is still a vital choke-point for global oil supplies and any disruption would be a major headache for international markets.
Forty-six, at the same time as Western stress grows against Iran allegedly increasing its strategic energy and defence relationships with Russia. Meanwhile, a number of asean member states are relying more and more heavily on Russian oil imports in the face of the rising costs associated with energy consumption as well as problems regarding supply.
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