Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Deal Largely Negotiated, Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen

Trump announced the progress after a call with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Bahrain, followed by a separate conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said negotiators had largely negotiated the memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire and that the deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pending finalization by negotiators from the United States, Iran and other countries. Iran has effectively closed the Strait, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, while the United States maintains a blockade on Iranian ports.

Trump stated that negotiators have largely negotiated the ceasefire memorandum of understanding with Iran. He added that the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, pending finalization by negotiators from the US, Iran and other countries. Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said Islamabad hopes to host future US‑Iran talks very soon and will continue to facilitate dialogue between the sides.

If finalized, the deal could ease tensions that have persisted since the US‑Israel conflict with Iran began on February 28, allowing commercial vessels to resume unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The prospect of Pakistan hosting negotiations adds a regional mediator to the process, potentially easing mistrust between Washington and Tehran. However, core issues such as Iran’s nuclear program, its regional influence, the future of US military presence in the Gulf and access to frozen Iranian assets remain unresolved and will likely shape the final terms.