Trump says deal with Iran, including opening Strait of Hormuz, is 'largely negotiated'
Summary
President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, has been mostly negotiated after talks with Israel and other Middle Eastern allies. Officials say the deal aims to end the war in the region, reopen the strait, and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program within 30 to 60 days.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Israel.
- A regional official confirmed significant progress toward a deal to end the Middle East war involving Iran.
- The potential deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports.
- Negotiations will continue for 30 to 60 days focusing on Iran’s nuclear program after ending the war.
- Iran calls the current understanding a “framework agreement” to guide more detailed talks.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry says nuclear issues are not part of the current negotiations but may be addressed later.
- Some regional countries are divided on the proposed 60-day ceasefire extension.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed some progress but said Iran must not have nuclear weapons and the strait must remain open.
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