US President Donald Trump vowed to maintain a naval blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran accepts a peace deal involving the indefinite suspension of its nuclear program. Iran declared it would remain ‘completely open’ for the duration of a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, following US pressure on Israel to pause its campaign against Hezbollah. This development is linked to the US urging Israel to halt its offensive in Lebanon to curb the Iranian proxy militia.
Iran denied Donald Trump’s claim of a nuclear material surrender deal, stating that negotiations are still in the early stages and may take several weeks to conclude. Iranian officials clarified that no such agreement has been finalized, reaffirming their commitment to diplomatic discussions. The situation remains fluid as both sides navigate the complexities of negotiations, potentially impacting regional stability and international relations.
Iran rejected Donald Trump’s claim regarding an agreement to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile, stating that talks are in an early stage and could take weeks to conclude. Iran is currently assessing the progress of negotiations. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports from Tehran.
Trump claimed Iran had agreed to hand over its nuclear stockpile, but Iran denied any progress in negotiations regarding the transfer of enriched uranium. The U.S. is considering releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for the uranium, and reportedly discussing a three-page plan with Iranian negotiators potentially meeting in Pakistan. The Strait of Hormuz blockade will continue until the deal is finalized.
President Trump stated that Iran has agreed to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program and will not receive any frozen funds from the US. Recent developments in the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire negotiations have raised hopes for increased energy supplies to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a plunge in oil prices. However, the US remains committed to maintaining a blockade on vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports until a comprehensive agreement is reached.
Trump claimed major breakthroughs in the US military mission against Iran, announcing the suspension of Tehran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He stated that ‘nuclear dust’ – enriched uranium – would be retrieved without financial exchange. He also indicated that a final agreement with Iran is near completion, potentially taking place over the weekend.
Trump announced that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and that negotiations for an end to the war with the U.S. are nearly complete. Discussions are underway regarding the release of $20 billion in frozen funds, with Iran potentially handing over some enriched uranium to the U.S. and down-blending the rest. Iran has announced the complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump stated that a deal to end the war between the US and Iran is ‘mostly complete,’ with Iran agreeing to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program and not receive any ‘frozen funds from US.’ Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels under certain conditions. Trump indicated potential negotiations this weekend and said the US delegation’s leadership hasn’t been decided.
The US-Iran nuclear deal market has surged to 80% following President Trump’s hints at progress in negotiations, with Tehran denying uranium handover. This shift in odds follows inconclusive talks in Islamabad. The expiration of the US-Iran ceasefire on April 22 adds to the uncertainty.
President Trump stated that the Iran nuclear deal is close, raising hopes for diplomatic resolution. Pakistan is being utilized as a platform for negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Iran asserting its need for nuclear development. Trump indicated he might visit Islamabad if a deal is signed there.