Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran allowed the passage of 10 oil tankers as a "present," according to a report by Reuters on March 27, 2026. Trump was referencing cryptic comments he made two days earlier about a "gift" from Tehran involving the flow of oil and gas through a key global waterway.
The remarks were made during a campaign event. Trump did not specify the exact location or timing of the alleged incident, and no independent verification of the claim was immediately available from maritime tracking services or official statements.
Iranian forces have a history of monitoring and occasionally seizing vessels in strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz. However, the specific claim regarding 10 tankers being allowed passage as a deliberate gesture remains unconfirmed by other sources.
The context of the comments appears tied to broader geopolitical tensions and Trump's critique of current U.S. foreign policy. Analysts note such statements often lack detailed verification when made in political speech.
