U.S. President Says War Has Ended
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the conflict between the United States and Iran has effectively come to an end, expressing confidence that Washington and Tehran are close to finalizing a framework agreement that could pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of restrictions affecting Iranian ports.
Speaking during a virtual campaign event in support of Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Trump declared that the war with Iran had been concluded and described the development as a major achievement for his administration.
Nuclear Commitments at the Core of the Deal
According to Trump, the central objective of the negotiations was securing assurances that Iran would not acquire nuclear weapons.
He stated that Tehran had agreed to forgo the pursuit of a nuclear arsenal, describing the issue as the key component of the discussions and the primary reason behind the diplomatic efforts undertaken by Washington.
Trump later told reporters at the White House that a “remarkable settlement” had been reached and suggested that a formal agreement could be signed in the near future.
Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen
The U.S. president indicated that the Strait of Hormuz could officially reopen once the agreement is signed, potentially easing maritime restrictions that have affected shipping activity linked to Iranian ports.
He suggested that the signing ceremony could take place within days, possibly in Europe, and noted that Vice President J.D. Vance may represent the United States due to scheduling commitments related to the upcoming G7 summit in France.
White House Optimistic, Tehran Remains Cautious
Trump characterized the emerging understanding as a strong memorandum of agreement, while acknowledging that some elements remain preliminary.
When asked whether Iran’s Supreme Leader would endorse the arrangement, Trump said he believed the answer was positive.
However, Iranian officials have taken a more cautious stance. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that Tehran has not yet made a final decision regarding any potential agreement with the United States.
He emphasized that reports concerning the timing or location of a signing ceremony remain speculative and reiterated that Iran will not compromise on what it considers its fundamental negotiating principles.
Military Action Paused as Diplomacy Continues
The latest developments come after Trump reportedly halted plans for additional military strikes against Iran, citing progress in peace negotiations and approval of the key elements of a preliminary agreement.
Despite the diplomatic momentum, U.S. restrictions affecting vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports remain in force pending the completion and implementation of any final deal.
Critical Days Ahead
While the White House is portraying the negotiations as the conclusion of a conflict and the beginning of a historic agreement, Iranian officials continue to approach the process with caution.
As discussions continue, attention is now focused on whether the reported breakthrough can be transformed into a formal accord capable of ending months of military tensions and political confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
