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Trump Claims U.S. 'Respected Like Never Before' After Iran Deal
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Trump Claims U.S. 'Respected Like Never Before' After Iran Deal

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump defended a deal with Iran, stating it ends the war and ensures Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons.
  • Trump asserted that the U.S. is now more respected globally, citing economic benefits like flowing oil, booming stock markets, and record employment.
  • The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end maritime blockades, and cease hostilities, with a 60-day window to finalize a peace accord covering nuclear issues and sanctions relief.

President Donald Trump has defended a newly reached agreement with Iran, asserting that it has ended the war and significantly boosted America's global standing. In a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared that the United States is now respected "like never before."

Trump highlighted several positive economic indicators, including the free flow of oil, booming stock markets, record employment figures, and decreasing prices, attributing these successes to his administration's policies. He specifically stated that Iran will be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons, ensuring global safety.

The agreement, finalized during a dinner at the Palace of Versailles in France, includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport. It also lifts the U.S. maritime blockade on Iranian ports and mandates an end to hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon where Iran-allied Hezbollah is engaged in conflict.

Under the terms of the memorandum of understanding, both the United States and Iran have 60 days to negotiate a definitive peace agreement. This comprehensive accord is expected to address Iran's nuclear program, the lifting of sanctions, and the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets. The deal faces criticism from hardliners within the Republican party who are concerned it allows Iran to continue enriching uranium and access previously frozen funds.

Oil is flowing, Iran will never have a nuclear weapon (the world will be safe!), stock markets are booming, employment is at record highs and prices are coming down (more affordable!). Our country is strong, safe and respected like never before. You’re welcome!

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement on his social media platform defending the agreement with Iran.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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