Trump claims Iran peace deal largely negotiated, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding for a peace deal with Iran, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, has been largely negotiated.
- Details are expected to be released soon, following discussions with leaders of Muslim-majority nations and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Why It Matters
US President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding for a peace deal with Iran, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, has been largely negotiated. Details are expected to be released soon. This announcement follows separate calls with leaders of Muslim-majority nations and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
US President Donald Trump says a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran that would open the Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated", with details to be unveiled soon.
"Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly," Mr Trump wrote on Trump Social.
The president posted the announcement after separate calls with the leaders of Muslim-majority nations and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
It came after Iran and Pakistan earlier submitted a revised proposal to the US to end the war in the Middle East and reopen the strait.
Two Pakistani sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters on Saturday, local time, that they expected a response to the proposal by the following day.
Mr Trump is believed to have called leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Egypt, Türkiye and Pakistan, according to Reuters.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Announcement of final details of the peace deal.
Very likely · Within days
Response to the revised proposal from Iran and Pakistan.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific details of the peace deal?
- What are the terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?
- What is Iran's role and commitment in this deal?
- What is the reaction from other international powers not mentioned?