President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came following calls with Israel and other allies in the region, including Arab allies and Gulf leaders.
The announcement was delivered via a social media post on Truth Social detailing a high-level Oval Office conference call. Trump stated that "Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being" addressed, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Financial Times reported that the US president said he would announce the agreement to end the war after talks with Gulf leaders and allies.
According to the BBC, Tehran has also signaled progress on talks. However, Tehran stated that the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on. This indicates that while progress has been made on certain aspects of an agreement, the nuclear weapons issue remains outside the current scope of the initial framework being developed.
The Guardian reported that the remarks by the US president potentially mark the conclusion of a bombing campaign led by the US and Israel. The Washington Examiner described the development as "the most recent agreement to end the war in Iran."
CNBC reported that a fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz. This context suggests that the announced deal follows a period of ongoing tension in the region, with both nations maneuvering for position regarding the strategic waterway.
Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz "will be opened" as part of the agreement. The New York Post reported that the strait is set to be reopened upon approval. GB News reported that Donald Trump declared peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran have been "largely negotiated."
PBS NewsHour reported that President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been "largely negotiated" after calls with Israel and other allies in the region. The Middle East Eye and South China Morning Post also reported on Trump's statements regarding the deal and the strait's reopening.
The deal, which Trump said has been "largely negotiated," awaits finalization of remaining details. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would be a key component of the agreement between Washington and Tehran.
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