The acting Danish Foreign Minister comments on the latest developments in the US-Israeli-Iranian war, and this is what he said...
Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Danish Foreign Minister in the caretaker government due to the recent Danish elections, commented on the latest developments regarding the American-Israeli war on Iran, expressing the lack of clarity regarding the results achieved by Donald Trump so far in this conflict, saying, “It is unclear what results Donald Trump has achieved in the conflict.”
In his remarks to TV 2, he noted that the recent speech by the US president, in which he spoke about the possibility of “wiping out an entire civilization,” was exceptional, stressing that he did not recall any US president ever using such language before.
He expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would open the door to a political solution, especially with the call for talks in Pakistan on Friday, which aim to reach a comprehensive agreement that includes various hotspots in the region, including Lebanon, which continues to experience ongoing Israeli attacks.
Rapid developments in the crisis
The Middle East region is witnessing a rapid escalation, followed by a surprise announcement from Donald Trump, early Wednesday morning Denmark time, in which he confirmed that the United States would halt its attacks on Iran for two weeks, on the condition that Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, as a result of Pakistani mediation.
This announcement came shortly before the deadline he had set for himself, during which he had previously threatened to destroy an “entire civilization,” in one of his most vehement statements since the beginning of the crisis.
Iranian acceptance and initial agreement
Iran, according to statements by its foreign minister, confirmed its acceptance of this understanding, indicating a possible start to de-escalation between the two sides.
Iranian state media also reported that the United States had agreed to a ten-point Iranian plan, without disclosing details, in a move that reflects progress in the negotiation process.
Regional positions and diplomatic moves
According to international and local media, Israel announced its support for the ceasefire agreement, but stressed that the agreement does not include Lebanon, where Israeli military operations continue.
As part of the political moves, Pakistan invited the United States and Israel to talks in the capital, Islamabad, on Friday, in an attempt to push the parties towards a final agreement that comprehensively addresses the situation in the region.
US Vice President: An opportunity to end the conflict
US Vice President JD Vance stated that ending the conflict in the Middle East is possible if Iran shows a willingness to negotiate in good faith.
During an official visit to Hungary, he explained that the US president had asked his negotiating team to work hard to reach an agreement, stressing the importance of good faith commitment from all parties to achieve real progress.
First ships cross the Strait of Hormuz
Ship tracking data from the MarineTraffic platform showed that the first ships had already begun crossing the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that reflects the practical implementation of the announced understandings.
The data indicated that at least two ships had crossed, while hundreds of others remained in the area. Among the vessels that managed to cross were the Liberian-flagged "Daytona Beach," which had been waiting in Bahrain for 44 days, and the Greek-owned "NJ Earth," which crossed after a wait in India, according to TV2.
Immediate economic impacts
Oil prices fell sharply in conjunction with these developments, in one of the biggest daily drops since 1991, reflecting the sensitivity of global markets to any change in the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a major artery for global energy supplies. However, oil prices are still very high compared to the period before the last war.
