Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal

Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal

Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal President Donald Trump met in the White House Situation Room to make a final determination on a deal to pause the three-month-old Iran war, but concluded the meeting without announcing his decision. Trump had previously stated on Truth Social that Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must be open for unrestricted shipping traffic for him to approve a deal. Iranian state news outlet Fars countered Trump’s assertions, claiming his statements contradicted the draft agreement’s provisions.

  • President Trump concluded a meeting in the White House Situation Room without announcing a final decision on a deal to pause the Iran war.
  • Trump had previously stated conditions including Iran never having a nuclear weapon and the Strait of Hormuz being open for unrestricted shipping.
  • Iranian state news outlet Fars disputed some of Trump’s claims, stating they contradicted the draft agreement’s text.
  • A White House official confirmed a preliminary 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and set up nuclear talks.
  • The draft deal reportedly includes lifting restrictions in the strait, Iran removing mines, and the U.S. lifting its blockade.
  • Recent tensions included Iran launching ballistic missiles and deploying drones, while the U.S. announced new sanctions.
  • Iranian officials appeared defiant, and Oman was reportedly in talks with Iran about charging vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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