Trump holds meeting to decide on tentative Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump is holding a meeting in the White House Situation Room to decide whether to approve a tentative agreement with Iran aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating nuclear talks. The deal, reportedly reached this week, requires Trump’s final approval, with conditions including Iran’s commitment to never acquiring a nuclear weapon and the immediate opening of the Strait without tolls or restrictions. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that no memorandum of understanding has been finalized between the two nations, despite ongoing negotiations. Baghaei emphasized that the future of the Strait of Hormuz depends on coordination between Oman and Iran, and he clarified that current talks focus on ending the conflict rather than addressing nuclear issues directly. In a separate incident, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy fired warning shots at four vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of attempting to pass through without prior authorization. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region despite diplomatic efforts. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with US Senator Marco Rubio in Washington, where Rubio acknowledged Pakistan’s role as a mediator in US-Iran negotiations. The meeting followed a temporary ceasefire brokered by Pakistan in April, reinforcing its position as a key intermediary in regional stability efforts. Trump has outlined strict conditions for any agreement, including Iran’s renunciation of nuclear ambitions and the unrestricted opening of the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing efforts to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East.