Trump says deal is reached to end Iran war and US naval blockade
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing expected on Friday in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.
- The deal extends the April ceasefire and aims to facilitate further negotiations on contentious issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and related sanctions, over the next 60 days.
- U.S. President Donald Trump authorized the removal of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and the reopening of the strait, though implementation awaits the official signing.
- Iran confirmed the agreement but indicated it would not begin until after the signing, while tensions remain high due to recent Israeli attacks and internal Iranian political divisions over the deal.
- Critics from both the U.S. and Iran have expressed skepticism, particularly regarding unresolved issues like Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and missile programs, which remain central to ongoing negotiations.
