Trump to Discuss Hormuz Strait Demining Efforts at G7 as Confidence Grows for Iran War Deal

Momentum towards a deal to end the Iran war has significantly increased, with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing that an agreement is closer than "ever before." Sharif indicated that a deal could be finalized within 24 hours, and Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the accord.

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit, where he plans to discuss demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical waterway has seen oil and natural gas shipments disrupted due to the conflict and subsequent U.S. blockades. Britain and France have expressed interest in assisting with demining operations once a pause in the conflict is established.

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Although it will not happen tomorrow, the possibility that it could take place in the coming days cannot be ruled out.

Despite the optimistic statements from Pakistan and some U.S. officials who described the proposed deal as "very strong," Iran has signaled caution. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that while a deal might not happen tomorrow, it could occur in the coming days. Crucially, Baghaei confirmed that the ongoing discussions, centered on ending the war, will not include Iran's nuclear program or its highly enriched uranium, which have been a major source of international tension.

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an agreement has never been closer.