'World's most powerful reset': Trump's Truth Social post leaves netizens confused

US President Donald Trump wrote a cryptic four-word message on social media that appeared to confuse at least some netizens. "World's most powerful reset!" he wrote, without elaborating. His remarks come days after the US and Iran established a ceasefire that appeared fragile hours after its announcement with reports of escalations in the Middle East that left the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked. The reopening of the strait -- a maritime region connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea that normally enables the supply of one-fifth of the world's oil and gas -- has been central to US policy under Trump, along with his firm position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.

Netizens puzzled

"Can we reset Congress as well? They clearly do not represent the majority of Americans. No Save America Act but they'll introduce a bill for mass amnesty! We have no representation!" one user wrote.

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"What does he even mean????????????????????????????????????????????????????" posted another.

All eyes on Islamabad talks

This weekend, American and Iranian negotiators are scheduled to engage in talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. The discussions are set to begin on Saturday, April 11, in Islamabad, where the Pakistani PM has invited both delegations.

The American delegation will be led by US Vice President JD Vance whereas it could not be ascertained as to who will represent the Middle Eastern country in the discussions.

Both the US and Iran agreed to the ceasefire on April 8 with the conflict in its sixth week. Both sides declared victory in the clashes.

The upcoming talks are set to be centred around a 10-point proposal by Tehran.

Meanwhile, the talks are set to take place at a time when the Strait of Hormuz has remained effectively blocked despite the ceasefire, with reported escalations between Israel and Lebanon though the Israeli PM has said that Tel Aviv will soon initiate peace talks with the Lebanese side.

Warships and troops to remain around Iran: Trump

On Thursday, Trump said that American warships and troops will remain around Iran until a "real agreement" is reached and implemented. The 47th American president wrote on the platform, in an apparent warning to Tehran, that the US will launch "bigger, better and stronger" strikes against if the pact falls through.

He also reiterated his position that Tehran will not be able to develop or acquire nuclear capabilities and that the strait will be "open and safe".

According to foreign media reports, there was a pickup in the movement of vessels in the strait though the recorded activity was far below the normal average.

The Strait of Hormuz remains in spotlight

At the centre of the conflict is the Strait of Hormuz. Before the start of the conflict, the strait normally enabled the transport of about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.

Iran has claimed that limited transit has resumed in the strait, a move that experts say may lead to partially lifting of the blockade within days though ships may still need Tehran’s nod.

Meanwhile, the US halted the attacks for two weeks when Trump announced the ceasefire. He has already warned of harder escalations against Iran if the United States' conditions are not met.

All American ships, aircraft, military personnel, weaponry and "anything else that is appropriate and necessary for the lethal prosecution and destruction of an already substantially degraded Enemy" will continue to be in place in and around Iran the agreement, he wrote.

Who wants what in the conflict?

Trump has maintained that reopening of the strait is part of the deal, whereas Iran has insisted on continued control over the region.

Israel has pushed forward its war against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, striking parts of Beirut without warning.

Iran has insisted on halting all of what it describes as defensive operations only if attacks stop. It seeks safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz under its control. Tehran also demands acceptance of its nuclear enrichment rights and compensation for damages.

The three sides have presented vastly different versions of the terms.