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Trump: Ceasefire deal set for June 14 signing, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement for the Middle East war is set to be signed on the 14th, which will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iranian state media reported that Iran's Foreign Ministry stated the agreement would not be signed on the 14th, contradicting Trump's announcement.
  • An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed caution, urging against speculation and noting that the signing date depends on the other party's hesitation.

US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire agreement to end a Middle East war is scheduled for signing on the 14th, paving the way for the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating, "The agreement is scheduled to be signed tomorrow, and once the agreement is completed, the Strait of Hormuz will be fully opened."

The agreement is scheduled to be signed tomorrow, and once the agreement is completed, the Strait of Hormuz will be fully opened.

โ€” Donald TrumpUS President Donald Trump's announcement on his social media platform regarding the ceasefire agreement.

However, Iranian state media reported a conflicting statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry, indicating that the agreement would not be signed on the 14th. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei expressed caution regarding the signing timeline, urging against excessive speculation.

The exact signing date of the memorandum of understanding still needs to be observed, but it will not be tomorrow.

โ€” Esmaeil BaghaeiIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson commenting on the timing of the agreement's signing.

"The exact signing date of the memorandum of understanding still needs to be observed, but it will not be tomorrow," Baghaei was quoted as saying by Iranian state media. He added, "The possibility in the coming days cannot be ruled out, but because the other party remains hesitant, we must be cautious when commenting on this process."

The differing statements highlight potential complexities and ongoing negotiations surrounding the agreement. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil transport, making its reopening a significant development for international trade.

The possibility in the coming days cannot be ruled out, but because the other party remains hesitant, we must be cautious when commenting on this process.

โ€” Esmaeil BaghaeiIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressing caution about the agreement's signing timeline.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.