Trump says ‘great’ settlement of war with Iran to be signed within days, triggering reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced that a settlement to end the war with Iran is imminent, which is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal reportedly addresses concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program and has received preliminary approval from Iranian leadership.
Why it matters
A resolution to the conflict in Iran would have massive implications for global oil markets and geopolitical stability in the Middle East.
US president Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened as soon as a “great settlement” of the war in Iran was signed, an event he said he expected would happen within days.
The article reports on presidential claims and diplomatic developments without taking a stance on the efficacy of the deal.
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