The United States and Iran are negotiating a 60-day agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump set to make a final decision after consulting his national security team on Friday.
The potential deal would address the naval blockade affecting one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Talks between the two nations are also expected to cover nuclear issues and other outstanding differences.
What Happened
Trump indicated the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would be lifted as part of the framework. “I will make a final decision on a potential deal with Iran after meeting my national security team,” Trump said, signaling movement toward a diplomatic resolution.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, cautioned that Tehran would evaluate any agreement based on implementation rather than statements alone. The Iranian semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the draft framework has undergone recent revisions and awaits final approval.
The Challenges
Significant distrust persists between Washington and Tehran despite the ongoing negotiations. The revised agreement has not yet been formally finalized, leaving the timeline and terms uncertain.
Regional Developments
Lebanese and Israeli military representatives met at the Pentagon on Friday to discuss ceasefire terms. Israel issued evacuation orders for seven southern Lebanese towns as military operations continued to intensify across the border region.
This story has been updated. CNN’s international affairs unit contributed to this report.
