Trump claims to be on verge of peace deal but Iran signals no agreement reached
US president did not announce decision on deal that could open strait of Hormuz after two-hour situation room meet
TL;DR
- Donald Trump claimed he could approve a peace deal with Iran that includes major concessions, such as opening the Strait of Hormuz and eliminating its nuclear program.
- Top Iranian officials denied that a final agreement had been reached, suggesting Trump's statements were unilateral and egotistical.
- The purported deal's terms included Iran agreeing to never have a nuclear weapon, opening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, eliminating mines, and allowing the US to destroy enriched uranium.
- Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that message exchanges were continuing but no final agreement was reached.
- Iranian officials signaled defiance, with some denying provisions for opening the Strait of Hormuz without fees or the destruction of nuclear material.
- Iran's top negotiator stated that Iran has no trust in guarantees or words, only actions, and is prepared for further fighting if talks fail.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan's foreign minister met in Washington without public comment on negotiations where Pakistan is a key mediator.