The United States and Iran say they have reached a tentative agreement to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting in Lebanon. The deal is expected to be signed Friday in Switzerland, but nuclear issues, sanctions relief and Israel’s role remain unresolved.
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Trump said an initial agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed Sunday and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran’s Foreign Ministry said no signing would occur that day. The two sides have signaled a deal may be near while offering conflicting accounts of its timing and terms.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran may now discuss previously off-limits parts of its nuclear program, but Tehran has warned that Israeli attacks in Lebanon could halt talks. Rubio said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is a precondition for further negotiations, not a basis for sanctions relief.
President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned airstrikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, citing productive talks aimed at reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. While Trump claimed progress in negotiations, Iran denied any direct communication and viewed the delay as a tactic to lower energy prices and prepare militarily. The situation remains tense, with global energy prices surging and experts warning that the coming days will be crucial in determining whether diplomacy will de-escalate the conflict or if hostilities will intensify.