Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States is close to making a deal with Iran to end their conflict and prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. He canceled planned strikes on Iran but warned of strong future actions if necessary, while Iran denies that any final agreement has been reached.Key Facts
- President Trump announced a near agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war and stopping Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
- Trump canceled planned airstrikes on Iran hours after threatening heavy attacks.
- Iran’s government spokesperson called reports of a deal speculative and said no final agreement exists.
- The U.S. and Iran have exchanged military strikes since February, even after agreeing to a ceasefire in April.
- The price of Brent crude oil dropped 4.4% after Trump’s announcement about the potential deal.
- Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route blocked by Iran recently, will reopen once the deal is signed.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports efforts to reach an agreement but Israel is not part of the deal.
- Iran criticized U.S. demands as excessive and said it will not abandon its key points, warning against further U.S. attacks on its oil infrastructure.
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