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Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed by Sunday, with strait of Hormuz to open shortly after

US president says in online post he reserves ‘ultimate alternative’ if Tehran refuses to sign agreement

Trump says Iran peace deal could be signed by Sunday, with strait of Hormuz to open shortly after

TL;DR

  • Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran was set to be signed on Sunday, claiming it would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei advised caution, stating the signing would not be on Sunday but could happen in the coming days.
  • Conflicting claims were made by US and Iranian officials regarding the deal's terms, including concessions on Iran's nuclear program, frozen assets, and sanctions.
  • The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas waterway, was closed to most shipping by Iran at the start of recent hostilities.
  • The potential deal has caused consternation in Israel, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has clashed with Trump over US demands.
  • Recent days have seen intense clashes between Iran, Israel, and the US.