Trump says US ‘settlement’ with Iran could soon end war and open Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump announced a potential US-Iran settlement could end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming Iran’s supreme leader supports the deal, while Iran’s foreign ministry denied finalizing any agreement. Tehran accused the US of shifting positions and cited ongoing tensions, including recent strikes and retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region.
US President Donald Trump declared a potential settlement with Iran could soon end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting Iran’s supreme leader has approved the agreement. He stated Vice President JD Vance may attend a signing ceremony in Europe and that the US would cancel planned strikes against Iran after finalizing key points. Trump claimed Iran had agreed conceptually to secure nuclear materials and abandon nuclear weapons development, adding the US would lift its blockade upon signing. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei denied any finalized agreement with the US, calling reports mere speculation. He confirmed Qatar and Pakistan were mediating but accused the US of undermining negotiations by changing positions. Baghaei emphasized Iran had not compromised on its red lines and had not yet reached a final decision on any deal. He also noted the Strait of Hormuz had become less secure due to US actions. Trump previously threatened to strike Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran’s crude exports, and Tehran retaliated by targeting US bases in the region overnight. Earlier on Thursday, Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes against Iran, citing progress in negotiations with Iran’s highest leadership. The US and Iran have engaged in escalating tensions, including recent strikes and counterattacks, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Trump insisted Iran wanted a deal as much as the US, while Tehran’s official stance remains cautious, emphasizing unresolved disputes and security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
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