President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that a broader agreement between the United States and Iran had been \u201clargely negotiated\u201d and that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, signaling potential momentum toward ending the months-long conflict. Trump stated on Truth Social that \u201cAn Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Iran\u2019s state-affiliated Fars news agency swiftly disputed Trump\u2019s characterization, firmly reporting that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control according to the latest version of the proposal exchanged between the US and Iran. Fars News unequivocally stated that Trump\u2019s claims about the strait reopening are \u201cnot true\u201d and \u201cinconsistent with reality.\u201d While Iran has agreed to allow the number of passing vessels to return to pre-war levels, the outlet clarified that \u201cthis in no way means \u2018free passage\u2019 as it existed before the war,\u201d underscoring Iran’s sovereign authority over the vital waterway.<\/p>\n
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that recent versions of the memorandum of understanding, which Trump appears close to finalizing, would end hostilities with Iran while gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US blockade of Iranian ports. The agreement would also unfreeze some Iranian assets held in foreign banks and initiate a 30-day period for continued negotiations on Iran\u2019s nuclear program, including the fate of Tehran\u2019s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium. Trump acknowledged that final details were still being sorted and that some aspects of the memo could change.<\/p>\n
A regional source with knowledge of the negotiations outlined a two-phase deal. The first phase would see Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-war status, with shipping security in the region ensured, and providing assurances against pursuing nuclear weapons. Iran would also be permitted to resume fuel and oil sales. The second phase, lasting 30-60 days, would focus on detailed negotiations over the nuclear issue and broader concerns.<\/p>\n
Pakistan\u2019s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Trump on his \u201cextraordinary efforts to pursue peace\u201d on X, following a \u201cvery useful and productive telephone call\u201d with leaders from several Gulf states, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir. Islamabad has played a crucial mediating role in talks between Washington and Tehran. Trump confirmed his call with regional leaders involved negotiations surrounding Iran and a memorandum of understanding tied to \u201cPEACE.\u201d Regional leaders reportedly urged Trump to accept the proposed framework, with diplomats characterizing the talks as positive and supportive of the progress achieved.<\/p>\n
Trump also held a separate, \u201cvery well\u201d conducted call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel\u2019s primary concern, according to an Israeli source, is a narrow interim agreement that extends the ceasefire, opens the Strait of Hormuz, and eases sanctions without adequately addressing Tehran\u2019s nuclear program and enriched uranium. The US reportedly continues to reassure Israel on the uranium issue.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Trump told Axios that the chances of an agreement were a \u201csolid 50\/50,\u201d adding he could decide by Sunday whether to resume military action, threatening to \u201cblow them to kingdom come\u201d if a \u201cgood\u201d deal wasn’t reached. However, US and Iranian officials, following mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan in Tehran, suggested they were closer to a framework agreement.<\/p>\n
Iranian officials have consistently emphasized Tehran\u2019s focus on ending the fighting, including between Israel and Iranian proxy group Hezbollah, and releasing its frozen overseas assets, while firmly seeking to separate immediate peace talks from negotiations over its nuclear capacity.<\/p>\n
Following highly productive meetings in Tehran, Pakistan\u2019s military chief Munir departed for Islamabad. The Pakistani military affirmed that intensive negotiations had resulted in \u201cencouraging progress towards a final understanding.\u201d Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed 30- and 60-day timeframes in a draft memorandum, noting that viewpoints were \u201cgetting closer\u201d and awaiting developments in the coming days. Baghaei asserted that any mechanism concerning the Strait of Hormuz must be agreed upon by Iran, Oman, and bordering countries, stating that the United States \u201chas nothing to do\u201d with it.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, struck a defiant tone after his talks with Munir, warning that Iran \u201cwill not back down from the rights of our nation and country \u2014 especially when dealing with a party that has never shown sincerity and in which no trust exists.\u201d Ghalibaf further asserted, according to Iran\u2019s state broadcaster, that Iran’s armed forces have rebuilt during the ceasefire, ensuring that \u201cif Trump makes the mistake of restarting the war, it will definitely be more crushing and bitter for America than the first day of the war.\u201d This resolute stance underscores Iran’s unwavering commitment to its national interests and defensive capabilities.<\/p>\n
#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #USIranTalks #Diplomacy #NationalSovereignty #MiddleEastPeace #NuclearProgram #TrumpAdministration #RegionalSecurity #IranianResilience<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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