Trump says deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
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Donald Trump claimed an agreement to permanently end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz had “largely been negotiated” and “would be announced shortly”.
In a post to his Truth Social account on Saturday afternoon, the US president said he had concluded a “very good call” with leaders of Gulf countries and other US allies in the Middle East. He said he had a separate call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that had also gone “very well”.
“Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote. “In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.”
Trump’s comments came after mediators in high-stakes talks in Tehran said they believed they were edging closer to a deal to extend the US ceasefire with Iran by 60 days and lay the framework for discussions on the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme.
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