The Associated Press reported that Donald Trump's contradictory statements regarding Iran after the US midterm elections made the prospect of war and negotiations with Tehran uncertain.
According to this report, on the one hand, Trump said that it is likely that there will be no need for new strikes against Iran, and on the other hand, he stated that America no longer needs an agreement with Tehran. He also ordered his deputy, J. Dee Vance, to remove his focus from the case of Iran; Meanwhile, Vance is considering the possibility of renewing contact with Iranian officials.
The Associated Press also wrote that Qatar is still trying to reach a temporary agreement in order to resume ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and provide the basis for further negotiations between Tehran and Washington, but Trump's recent positions cast doubt on this process.
This report added that despite the increase in oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz, the passage of commercial ships in this waterway still faces security risks.