Trump says US-Iran deal will be made public within days
Donald Trump announced the US-Iran interim deal to end the Middle East conflict will be made public within days, ruling out a nuclear weapon for Tehran while allowing Iran to resume oil sales immediately. The agreement extends a 60-day ceasefire, reopens the Strait of Hormuz, and sets the stage for further negotiations in Switzerland, though key issues like Iran’s nuclear program and regional proxy support remain unresolved.
US President Donald Trump revealed details of an interim deal between the US and Iran to halt the ongoing Middle East conflict, stating the agreement explicitly prevents Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The framework, set to be published formally within days, also extends a fragile ceasefire announced in April for another 60 days and lifts Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route for oil and gas. The deal allows Iran to immediately sell oil and access banking, transportation, and insurance services to facilitate transactions, according to a senior US official. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards will continue to coordinate with vessels passing through the strait, though Trump confirmed tankers have already begun moving through the waterway. The US has pledged toll-free passage for 60 days, though Iranian officials suggest joint oversight with Oman may persist, with shippers warning normal traffic will return gradually. Negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and other contentious issues will resume in Switzerland on Friday, following the signing of the framework. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the next phase, though topics like ending Iran’s support for regional militias—such as Hizbullah in Lebanon—and curbing its missile program are not expected to be addressed immediately. Trump claimed Iran is eager to finalize the deal, citing economic incentives like lifted sanctions and a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund from Gulf states. The conflict, which has killed at least 7,000 people—mostly in Iran and Lebanon—has disrupted global energy markets, though oil prices fell over 2% on Tuesday amid hopes for stability. The Israeli attack on Hizbullah in Lebanon, which displaced 1.2 million people, remains a complicating factor, with Iran demanding a full cessation of hostilities while Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu insists Israel will maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon and retain the right to respond to attacks. US officials emphasize Iran must satisfy demands to never build a nuclear weapon and cut off support for militias to unlock broader economic benefits, though Iranian officials deny any intention to pursue a nuclear weapon and claim the deal only restarts interrupted diplomatic discussions on uranium enrichment. The interim agreement aims to stabilize the region temporarily while deeper divisions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence persist.
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