Iran Media Says Deal Touted by Trump ‘Inconsistent With Reality’
Summary
President Donald Trump said a deal to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran is almost finished, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments. But Iranian media says the deal is not real and Iran will keep control of the waterway, a key issue in the talks.Key Facts
- President Trump announced that an agreement with Iran is nearly negotiated and details will be announced soon.
- The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route blocked during the conflict.
- Iranian media, linked to the Revolutionary Guard, denies the deal and says the strait remains under Iran's control.
- The strait is critical because about 20% of the world’s oil passes through it.
- Iran has threatened and attacked ships, causing a 90% drop in shipping traffic there.
- Talks have been mediated by Pakistan, whose prime minister praised Trump’s peace efforts.
- U.S. officials say progress has been made but still some work is needed to finalize the deal.
- Iran insists on lifting U.S. sanctions and maintaining its nuclear program for civilian energy.
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