Iran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that a draft agreement with Iran, called a memorandum of understanding, has been mostly negotiated and could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are ongoing with hopes for a final deal soon, but Iran has expressed caution and some disagreement about the terms.Key Facts
- President Trump said the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is helping mediate the talks and says negotiations will continue soon.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed progress but criticized Iran for supporting terrorism and warned against Iran gaining nuclear weapons.
- Iran’s government spokesman said talks are moving forward but warned a final deal is not guaranteed yet.
- The draft agreement reportedly requires Iran to lift its naval blockade within 30 days and allows partial release of frozen Iranian funds early on.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Supreme Leader must approve any deal with the US.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to discuss the deal in a security meeting.
- There remains mistrust on both sides, and it is unclear if the agreement will hold or lead to further conflict.
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