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Trump says Iran peace deal largely negotiated, Strait of Hormuz to open

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a peace agreement with Iran, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, is nearing finalization.
  • Trump stated that the agreement has been largely negotiated with Iran and several other countries, with final details pending.
  • The potential deal, if finalized, could significantly impact Middle Eastern stability and international oil transport routes, though specific terms and official reactions remain undisclosed.

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that a peace agreement with Iran, encompassing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, is in its final stages of negotiation. Trump shared on social media that the deal has been "largely negotiated" with Iran and multiple other nations, with only final details remaining to be settled.

Trump mentioned speaking with leaders and high-ranking officials from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain about a "memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning peace with Iran." He described these calls as "very good" and stated that the agreement is "subject to finalisation."

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

โ€” Donald TrumpAnnouncing the status of the negotiations on social media.

Additionally, Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing that conversation as "very good" as well. He suggested that the "Strait of Hormuz will be opened" as part of the agreement's various elements. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions and speculation about a potential de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran. The specifics of the agreement and official responses from Iran and Israel have not yet been released.

In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.

โ€” Donald TrumpDetailing a key aspect of the potential agreement.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.