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U.S.-Iran deal nears conclusion: Pakistani officials say Iran and the U.S. have agreed on the text; U.S. officials say there is no 100% certainty it will be signed; Iranian Foreign Minister says it could be signed remotely within days.
Trump first claimed on social media that Iranian media reports about the draft agreement were inconsistent with the facts, then reposted a statement by Iran’s Foreign Minister saying Tehran and Washington had never been closer to reaching a deal. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that Iran and the U.S. have already reached understandings on most issues, that Iran is currently reviewing the draft and is in the final stage of its internal review process, and that it expects to jointly issue a statement with Oman soon regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Different sources have revealed varying versions of the agreement, differing notably on issues such as control of the Strait, nuclear matters, the unfreezing of Iranian funds, and war reparations. According to U.S. media, American officials said there is an 85% probability the agreement will be signed; upon signing, a 60-day technical negotiation period would commence, during which Iran would commit to permanently abandoning its nuclear program an
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Express News | Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: The management model of the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to its pre-war state. Sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and Oman. Iran will ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
Express News | Prime Minister of Pakistan: Confirms Final Text of U.S.-Iran Agreement Has Been Reached
Reversed within just a few hours! Trump says plans to strike Iran have been canceled, agreement largely finalized, and may be signed in Europe this weekend.
Trump posted that U.S.-Iran negotiations have been approved by Iran’s Supreme Leader, and the final terms have been approved by relevant parties including the U.S. and Israel. He added that the U.S. maritime blockade on Iran will remain in place until the agreement is finalized. Iranian media later stated that Iran has not yet approved any agreement text. Following Trump’s post, crude oil prices turned lower, at one point falling nearly 4%. Trump hinted that a major deal could be finalized within days, saying the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened immediately upon signing the agreement. The three major U.S. stock indices hit new daily highs, each rising at least 2%. Iran responded firmly to Trump’s earlier threats on Thursday of severe strikes and his remarks about seizing islands, warning that any further U.S. attack would trigger an even harsher response and that any miscalculation by the enemy would provoke retaliation beyond imagination.
Express News | Trump stated that the U.S.-Iran agreement has entered the final drafting stage and is expected to be signed this weekend.