U.S.-IRAN TALKS FOCUS ON HORMUZ REOPENING

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that a proposed agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The reported framework is aimed at ending a months-long conflict and restoring navigation through one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.

Reuters reported that Pakistan has been involved in mediating the talks. The proposed arrangement would proceed in phases, beginning with steps to end the conflict and reopen the strait before moving into broader negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and other unresolved issues.

A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran has not agreed to hand over its highly enriched uranium stockpile. The source said the nuclear issue is not part of the preliminary agreement and would instead be addressed in future negotiations toward a final deal.

Axios, cited by Reuters, reported that the proposal could include a 60-day ceasefire extension, the reopening of the strait, and measures allowing Iran to resume oil sales. Reuters also reported that the White House had not commented on the Axios report.

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil and gas shipments. A reopening could reduce pressure on energy markets, though Reuters reported that full recovery in oil shipments may not happen immediately. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain as both sides continue to dispute nuclear-related terms.

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