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Iran Latest: US Finalizing Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump said the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and defer nuclear talks as Iran said the deal would end fighting on all fronts.

  • On Saturday, US President Donald Trump stated a deal to end the war in Iran is "largely negotiated," with final aspects under discussion to reopen the Strait of Hormuz involving regional allies.
  • Iran confirmed it is finalizing a memorandum of understanding, and the Pakistani army reported "encouraging" progress in negotiations over the previous 24 hours toward ending the conflict.
  • Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged Trump to reject the plan, calling it a "nightmare" for Israel, while Senate Armed Services Committee chairman Roger Wicker warned extending the ceasefire 60 days would be a disaster.
  • Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the White House on Saturday for discussions, while Trump stated his call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "went very well."
  • Analysts warn the deal could strengthen Iranian leverage in the Gulf, though Trump previously announced Strait of Hormuz reopening in April that failed to eventuate, raising questions about implementation.
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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
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