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Renewed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz, denuclearization to start on Monday, Trump says

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced that renewed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran would commence on Monday.
  • Military strikes against Iran were reportedly called off after Saudi Arabian, Emirati, and Qatari negotiators intervened.
  • The talks are expected to address the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran are set to begin on Monday afternoon. The announcement came as Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One.

Trump also stated that planned military strikes against Iran over the weekend had been canceled. This decision followed calls from Saudi Arabian, Emirati, and Qatari negotiators who reportedly believed that a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization was achievable.

The specific details of the proposed deals were not immediately disclosed, but the focus on the Strait of Hormuz suggests a potential effort to de-escalate tensions in the critical waterway. Iran's denuclearization has been a long-standing point of contention in U.S.-Iran relations.

This development marks a potential shift in diplomatic efforts between the two nations, moving from a path of military confrontation towards dialogue. The involvement of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar indicates a regional push for stability.

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