Live Updates: Trump says Iran deal is nearly complete, cancels strikes against Tehran

Key Points:

• Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that a deal with the United States to end the conflict is "mostly finalized," though contradictions in the U.S. position have caused delays.
• President Donald Trump expressed optimism that negotiators are nearing an agreement, with a potential signing ceremony in Europe as soon as this weekend, and promised the Strait of Hormuz would reopen following the deal.
• Despite the progress, Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs expressed skepticism about the deal, emphasizing the need for continued U.S. military force in the Strait of Hormuz and doubting Tehran's willingness or ability to control the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
• Tensions remain high as Iran launched drones toward commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. forces to shoot down two Iranian drones, though maritime traffic has continued uninterrupted.
• Trump highlighted that the agreement aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and suggested Vice President JD Vance would attend the signing, reinforcing the administration's commitment to maintaining pressure on Tehran until full compliance is achieved.