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 have persisted.
When asked by ABC News whether he believes the Iranians can be relied upon to honor their obligations, Trump responded with a resounding yes. He declined to elaborate further.
The president also suggested that Iran may be reaching a point of fatigue, hinting at potential behavioral shifts on the global stage.
“I think they’ve had it. I think they’ve had enough,” Trump stated. “That can happen to anybody.”
“Even people like you and I can say, ‘I’ve had enough,'” he added.
Meanwhile, Iran announced Friday that it had fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to 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 one regarding its nuclear program.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the critical waterway—through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil is shipped—was now open to commercial vessels, as a reported 10-day truce between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon appeared to hold.
Trump’s expression of trust contrasts sharply with years of strained relations between Washington and Tehran.
The president has previously adopted 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 ended in deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program and other issues.
Trump indicated that a second round of negotiations could occur this weekend.
“The Iranians want to meet,” he said during a brief interview with Axios. “They want to make a deal.”
“I think a meeting will probably take place over the weekend,” Trump added.
On his negotiating team, Trump stated: “Steve [Witkoff] and Jared [Kushner] will be going out, and maybe JD [Vance]. Haven’t spoken to JD about that yet,” according to ABC News.
The president also specified that talks would take place exclusively in Islamabad.
“I’m not interested in going to countries that didn’t help,” he remarked.
