Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'
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Iran's Foreign Minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is open following a ceasefire in Lebanon, while US President Trump expressed optimism about an Iran deal 'soon'. The US maintains a military blockade on Iranian ports until a deal is finalized.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels following a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The ceasefire ended a conflict that had destabilized the Middle East and threatened global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump said he expects a deal with Iran 'soon', but the US military blockade on Iranian ports remains in place. Iranian sources indicate some gaps remain to be resolved before a preliminary deal. A Pakistani source involved in mediating between the US and Iran reported progress in backdoor diplomacy, with a potential memorandum of understanding to be signed soon. The key sticking points include Tehran's nuclear ambitions and international sanctions.
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