Trump: Iran blockade to be lifted immediately as part of potential deal

President Donald Trump has signaled a significant shift in U.S. policy toward Iran, announcing on social media that a potential deal is nearing completion.

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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz due to the incredible and unprecedented maritime blockade, which we will now lift, can begin the process of 'going home.'

Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that the "maritime blockade" of Iran would be lifted immediately. "Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz due to the incredible and unprecedented maritime blockade, which we will now lift, can begin the process of 'going home,'" he wrote.

In return for lifting the blockade, Trump stated that Iran must immediately open the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted two-way maritime traffic, without tolls, and remove all mines. He also emphasized that Iran must agree not to possess nuclear weapons or a nuclear bomb.

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Iran must agree not to possess nuclear weapons or a nuclear bomb.

According to Trump's post, enriched nuclear material, which he claimed was buried deep underground after U.S. B-2 bomber attacks, would be extracted and destroyed with cooperation from the United States, Iran, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Trump asserted that only the U.S. and China possess the technical capabilities for such an operation.

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no money will be paid out for the time being

Regarding frozen Iranian assets, Trump indicated that "no money will be paid out for the time being," adding that other, "much less important terms" were agreed upon. He concluded by stating he was heading to the Situation Room to make a final decision.

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Now I am going to the Situation Room to make a final decision.