Overview
- Trump rejected a Wall Street Journal editorial that said he declared premature victory in Iran, writing on Truth Social that the outcome is a victory.
- Addressing reports that Iran is charging tankers for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump warned Tehran to stop and complained that oil is not moving as promised.
- The White House says a two-week ceasefire with Iran was arranged through Pakistan, with JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff set to travel to Islamabad for talks reported to involve Iranian representatives.
- The Journal’s board and its editor-at-large Gerard Baker criticized Trump’s claims and tone, while a former Army JAG on CNN called his posts alarming.
- Follow-up coverage pointed to a sharp drop in transits through the strait, reports of payments in yuan or cryptocurrency, and a growing tanker backlog that could raise fuel costs for consumers.