New Delhi, March 26 -- US President Donald Trump said Iran allowed a group of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a positive signal amid ongoing negotiations.

Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump recounted how the tanker movements first came to his attention through media reports.

"They said something's unusual happening. There are eight boats that are going middle of the Hormuz strait - eight big tankers are going loaded up with oil right through," Trump said.

"And I said, well, I guess they were right. and I think they were Pakistani flagged. And I said, well, I guess we're dealing with the right people."

The president added that Iran subsequently allowed additional vessels...