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President Donald Trump and senior administration officials are working to finalize a potential agreement with Iran aimed at ending the conflict and easing tensions in the region.
During a visit to India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened, calling any disruption to the vital waterway “unlawful” and “unsustainable.” He said negotiations in Qatar were continuing, though disagreements over specific language remain.
Meanwhile, U.S. forces carried out what Central Command described as “self-defense strikes” against Iranian targets in southern Iran after threats to American military assets. The strikes reportedly targeted missile launch sites and vessels attempting to place naval mines near Bandar Abbas.
The military action came even as Iranian and U.S. officials continued negotiations. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said both sides have reached understandings on many key issues but cautioned that a final agreement is not yet close.
Trump said any agreement must be a “good and proper” deal and indicated it would go beyond the 2015 nuclear agreement negotiated under President Obama.
According to a senior administration official, Iran has agreed in principle to eliminate its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. In return, the United States could ease sanctions and lift its blockade if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and accepts strict limits on future nuclear enrichment.
Officials say most major concepts have been agreed upon, though details are still being finalized. The administration is seeking a strong, enforceable commitment that Iran will not pursue high-level uranium enrichment, with enforcement mechanisms considered more important than the length of the agreement itself.
U.S. officials believe Iran has become more willing to negotiate following recent military operations, and they remain optimistic that a final deal can be reached.
