Trump claims Iran will send 20 oil tankers to US starting Monday

Washington (ANTARA) - US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday (29/3) that Iran will send 20 oil tankers to the United States through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning local time. “And now, today, they are giving us, as a sort of tribute—I don’t know, I can’t define it exactly, but I think as a sign of respect, they are giving us 20 large tankers full of oil that will cross the Strait of Hormuz, and it will start tomorrow morning (Monday),” he said. “I will only say that we are doing very well in those negotiations,” Trump added. He further stated that he is “quite sure” the United States will reach an agreement with Iran, “but there is also a possibility that it won’t.” Trump also mentioned that the US is negotiating with Iran both directly and indirectly. When asked if he is still considering ground troop deployment, he replied that the US has many alternatives. Previously, on Wednesday (25/3), Iran rejected the US’s 15-point plan to end the war, stating that any ceasefire would only occur according to terms and timing set by Tehran.