Al Jazeera, citing a White House official, reported that US President Donald Trump, at the request of Washington’s regional partners, has left the way open for talks regarding the Islamic Republic.

The official added that Trump has all levers of power at his disposal.

A separate US official also told Al Jazeera that reports claiming that the Islamic Republic would take control of passage and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a possible agreement are not accurate.

He added that any temporary shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz without obstacles, permits, approvals, or the payment of fees would be allowed.