Trump Indicates Progress on Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has suggested that a deal to end the conflict with Iran, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is close to being finalized after discussions with Gulf leaders.
In recent statements, President Trump indicated that an agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict with Iran is 'largely negotiated'.
The proposed deal reportedly includes provisions for reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
While significant progress has been made, Trump noted that some final details of the agreement are still under discussion.
Updates
Update at 01:51 UTC on 2026-05-24
NPR News reported President Trump announced the unfinalized deal on social media after talks with Israel and other allies. It aims to end the war and includes two-month negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. DW News reported The US president also said the draft agreement, which hasn't been confirmed, includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran says Trump's claims are "incomplete and inconsistent with reality." DW has more.
Sources: NPR News, DW News
Update at 15:19 UTC on 2026-05-24
Financial Times reported Comments downplay hopes of an imminent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources: Financial Times
Update at 12:00 UTC on 2026-06-13
Nuclear Energy reported US-Iran deal news: What we know about possible agreement to end Iran war, open Strait of Hormuz, remove Iranian enriched uranium ABC7 Chicago.
Sources: Nuclear Energy