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Trump Says Agreement with Iran 'Largely Negotiated'

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  • Former US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated and is nearing finalization.
  • The deal reportedly includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
  • The negotiations involved several regional countries, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role.

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a significant agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and is set for finalization soon. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated the deal would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport, though he offered no further specifics.

an agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and other Countries.

· Donald TrumpThe former US President announced the progress on the deal via his Truth Social platform.

This development follows months of heightened tensions and a US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28, which reportedly led to thousands of deaths and widespread displacement in the Middle East, particularly affecting Iran and Lebanon. Ceasefire talks have been ongoing since April, but progress was hindered by disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium enrichment program.

I am in the Oval Office at the White House, where we just had a very good call…

· Donald TrumpTrump described the context of the call during which the agreement was largely negotiated.

According to Trump, the agreement was reached during a conference call that included leaders from Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Iran. Regional players like Qatar and Saudi Arabia actively pushed for the deal, with Pakistan serving as the primary mediator. Trump emphasized that any agreement would ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons, with final details currently under discussion.

We hope to host the next round of talks very soon.

· Shehbaz SharifThe Prime Minister of Pakistan commented on the potential for future negotiations.

Axios reported that the agreement may include a 60-day ceasefire extension, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, and freedom for Iran to operate, alongside negotiations on suspending its uranium enrichment program. The US is also expected to issue sanction waivers and lift blockades on Iranian ports. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described the call with Trump and Arab leaders as "very useful and productive," expressing hope for the next round of talks to occur soon. The Iranian foreign ministry had previously indicated a convergence of US and Iranian positions but cautioned that agreements on key issues were not guaranteed.

I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace.

· Shehbaz SharifThe Pakistani Prime Minister praised Trump's role in the peace efforts.
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