Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal 'Largely Negotiated' to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced progress on a memorandum of understanding, though Iran and Pakistan suggested further diplomatic steps remain
On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding for an Iran peace deal has been "largely negotiated." According to Trump, the proposed agreement would reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a development that has raised expectations that a significant turning point might finally be imminent in the three-month-old war.[1][2]
Trump made the claim regarding the progress of the peace deal following a series of diplomatic calls with a Pakistani mediator, Gulf allies, and Israel. While Trump suggested the discussions have potentially paved the way for an agreement, his optimistic assertions have been tempered by more cautious statements from other key regional players involved in the conflict.[1]
Specifically, the Pakistani Prime Minister tempered expectations by expressing hopes of hosting additional talks "very soon" rather than confirming a finalized deal. Furthermore, Iran's Fars news agency reported that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control, directly challenging the premise that the strategic waterway would be reopened under the terms described by the U.S. president.[1]
