Trump news at a glance: president claims Iran ‘no longer want a nuclear weapon’ amid peace deal hopes
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran would be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz opening to all immediately afterward.
- Iran earlier indicated a different timeline, stating the signing would not occur on Sunday, but did not rule out an agreement in the coming days.
- Both sides and their mediators expressed growing optimism that weeks of stalled negotiations were nearing a conclusion.
- Since an April 8 truce, Trump has frequently claimed a deal was imminent, though negotiations have continued to face delays.