President Donald Trump said Saturday afternoon that the most recent agreement to end the war in Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and the ‘Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly.”
The announcement came after it was reported Friday the Trump administration was preparing “for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran.” Iran closed its western airspace yesterday and will keep it closed until Monday.
Multiple GOP senators weighed in on the potential deal Saturday. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) said the war would have been for nothing if the U.S. agreed to a deal, while Sen. Lindsey Graham said an agreement would further embolden Iran.
The U.S. and Iran have been unable to reach a peace agreement since the start of the war on Feb. 28, particularly due to conflicts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.
Trump said earlier Saturday he was “50/50” on a deal and would blow Iran “to kingdom come” if the two sides were unable to reach an agreement, according to Axios. The announcement is the president’s most explicit statement yet in support of finalizing a deal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that “slight progress” had been made in negotiations. Vice President J.D. Vance and other administration officials convened quickly at the White House as reports on the potential deal varied.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on X the reported deal is “not remotely America First.” He stated the U.S. should “Open the damned straight. Deny Iran access to money. Take out enough Iranian capability so it cannot threaten our allies in the region.”
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Trump made the announcement on Truth Social after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders from other Middle Eastern countries. He stated the deal is “subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed.”
Trump said he spoke with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan concerning Iran “and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE.”
