Donald Trump after withdrawal: They called from the region

Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, withdrew, during his meeting with Iraq’s prime minister, from his plan to impose tariffs on transit through the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed that this decision was made after calls from regional countries and in exchange for their investments. These remarks were made while some media outlets interpreted the move as Trump backing down in the face of Iran.

• Donald Trump claimed during his meeting with Iraq’s prime minister that the United States is working to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
• He said that the U.S. does not need the region’s oil.
• Trump said that this was why he had raised the issue of 20 percent tariffs on transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
• He added that after calls from regional countries, he had decided, in exchange for investment, not to impose tariffs on transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Trump also said that matters related to the disarmament of groups in Iraq are progressing well.
• Iraq’s Prime Minister, Al-Zaidi, announced that after September 30, they will not allow any party to carry weapons outside state institutions.
• Al-Monitor reported that Trump has backed away from his plan to levy tolls on ships passing through Hormuz.
• The Hamshahri newspaper described this move as “Trump’s retreat from his foolish dream” and wrote: “No one should collect tolls from any strait!”. Coverage difference: Jamaran, Akharin Khabar, and Khabar Fori media outlets emphasized Trump’s claim about regional contacts and his retreat in the face of Iran. By contrast, Al-Monitor simply reported “Trump’s retreat from the toll-collection plan,” while Hamshahri, in a critical tone, called the move “a retreat from his foolish dream.” Haaretz also addressed a completely different issue, namely Israel’s readiness to withdraw from the Lebanon test area, which has no direct connection to Trump’s remarks.