United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a peace agreement with Iran is imminent, stating there are no remaining sticking points in the negotiations.
Speaking from Las Vegas, the President noted that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and progress on ending Iran’s nuclear program indicate that a final resolution is very close.
The President’s optimism follows a series of social media posts where he touted the resumption of transit through the vital waterway.
He emphasized that the current situation is looking positive for all parties involved and insisted that the Strait remains open for global trade.
However, the path to a formal agreement remains complex. Despite his upbeat assessment, the President clarified that he is waiting for a written agreement before declaring a final victory.
This cautious approach comes after an initial round of talks in Pakistan concluded without a definitive peace treaty, though a second round is expected to take place shortly.
Conflicting claims over nuclear stockpiles
A central component of the negotiations involves Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The President recently asserted that Tehran had agreed to hand over its entire stock of enriched uranium to the United States.
He even suggested that excavators would be used to facilitate the removal of these materials, framing it as a major breakthrough for regional security.
Tehran has since pushed back against these claims. Iranian officials clarified that their stockpile of enriched uranium is not slated for removal.
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei further warned that any continued naval blockade of Iranian ports by the United States would be met with a response.
Parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf echoed this sentiment, stating that the Strait of Hormuz would not remain open if the blockade persists.
He noted that the waterway’s status is determined by conditions on the ground rather than online announcements, emphasizing that the Iranian armed forces are prepared to respond to any perceived violations of the current ceasefire.
Lebanon ceasefire offers glimpse of stability
The broader regional conflict has seen some relief following a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon. Displaced families have begun returning to damaged neighborhoods in southern Beirut and other war-torn areas.
The truce has allowed for a temporary reprieve from the fighting that originally escalated following the death of Iran’s supreme leader.
While the President has invited leaders from Israel and Lebanon to the White House to solidify these gains, the situation on the ground remains fragile.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cautioned that the campaign against Hezbollah is not yet over, noting that the dismantling of the group remains a primary objective.
For now, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has provided some relief to global markets, with oil prices softening following the news.
As Washington continues to push for a comprehensive deal, the international community remains focused on whether these diplomatic overtures can be translated into a lasting and signed peace treaty.
