Trump says Iran war deal almost done after talks with allies
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Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran on Middle East conflicts, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, has been "largely negotiated" following discussions with Israel and regional allies.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged caution, stating significant but not final progress has been made, and emphasized the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
- The potential agreement reportedly includes Iran's commitment to halt nuclear weapon development, relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz alongside U.S. lifting port blockades and sanctions waivers.
- The draft deal also aims to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and includes commitments from Iran to avoid interfering in regional domestic affairs, amid ongoing concerns from Israel about Hezbollah's threat.
- Despite a fragile ceasefire since April, sporadic violence continues between Israel and Hezbollah, with casualties reported on both sides, underscoring persistent tensions in the region.