Trump Announces 'Great Deal' to End Iran War Nears Signing; Tehran Cautious

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on June 11 that a "great deal" aimed at resolving the war with Iran is set to be finalized within days. He anticipates a signing ceremony in Europe, with Vice President JD Vance expected to attend. Trump indicated the deal's swift finalization, stating, "The document is basically done, so we'll see." He added, "It should be completed very soon."

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The document is basically done, so we'll see. It should be completed very soon.

Trump further asserted that the Strait of Hormuz would be "officially opened" immediately after the agreement is signed. He mentioned discussions with leaders from Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait, and planned to speak with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. A key aspect of the deal, according to Trump, is ensuring "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."

Earlier on the same day, Trump had signaled a potential military strike on Iranian oil facilities, including Kharg Island. However, he later announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that the planned attack was canceled and military action against Kharg Island was temporarily suspended. Trump believes Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved the agreement.

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We sign it, the strait will be officially opened, maybe very soon, very fast, maybe this weekend in Europe.

In contrast, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that while most of the negotiation text has been agreed upon, Iran has not reached a final decision and will not compromise on its non-negotiable demands. These demands reportedly include the lifting of international sanctions, the release of billions in frozen assets, and recognition of Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Most of the negotiation text has been finalized, but Iran has not made a final decision and will not compromise on its red lines.