Trump says Mideast allies reached outlines of deal to end Iran war
US President Donald Trump claims that Middle Eastern allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the conflict with Iran. The proposed agreement aims to secure the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program, though Iran has not yet publicly responded.
Why it matters
A potential de-escalation in the Iran-US conflict would have major implications for global oil prices, regional stability, and international security policy.
US President Donald Trump in a social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now. Trump added that the emerging deal "would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat". "Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," Trump said. He said that Israel has agreed to join the US in the commitment to try to complete the agreement with Iran that would bring about an end to the war. Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump's announcement.
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