Middle East crisis live: fate of strait of Hormuz hangs in balance as Trump claims Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran is close to being finalized, which could end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian state media disputed Trump’s claim, saying the strait would remain under Iranian control and that no final agreement has been reached yet.Key Facts
- President Trump said a “Memorandum of Understanding” with Iran is nearly complete.
- The deal aims to end the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- It would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- Negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program are expected to continue for 30 to 60 days.
- Iran’s state-linked Fars news agency denied that an agreement was close or that the strait would open under US terms.
- Talks have been facilitated by Pakistan and included regional leaders and Israel.
- The deal could lead to the release of $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
- There are still “last-minute disputes” that might prevent a final agreement.
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