Outlines of a deal emerge with major concessions to Iran
Los Angeles Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump announced progress toward a peace deal with Iran, claiming the Strait of Hormuz was "fully open" and that Iran agreed to end uranium enrichment and remove enriched uranium, but Iranian officials disputed these claims and maintained conditions on passage through the strait.
- The emerging agreement would grant Iran strategic concessions, including control leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. and Israel seek to end hostilities, with Israel agreeing to a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon amid ongoing security concerns.
- Iranian officials warned that the reopening of the strait is conditional and could be reversed if the U.S. does not lift its blockade, which Trump insists will remain until a formal agreement is signed.
- Trump denied reports that his team offered to release $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets, a sum far exceeding previous deals, amid warnings from Republican allies about potential political fallout from a deal perceived as favoring Tehran.
- Despite skepticism from regional actors and Iranian officials, Trump expressed optimism that a comprehensive deal could be finalized within days, with negotiations continuing over the weekend.
