Bessent sidesteps questions on tentative US, Iran deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent avoided confirming details of a reported memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran during a press briefing. He emphasized that any agreement must be approved by President Donald Trump, who has set several red lines regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. The tentative deal, according to U.S. sources, would extend a cease‑fire, reopen the Strait, and outline negotiations on nuclear enrichment and sanctions, but still requires senior Iranian approval.
- ▪Bessent said it would be a mistake to get ahead of the president on the alleged U.S.-Iran agreement.
- ▪President Trump has not formally approved the reported 60‑day memorandum of understanding.
- ▪The deal would extend the Middle East cease‑fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies.
- ▪Iran would agree not to impose tolls on commercial ships and would begin de‑mining the waterway, while the U.S. would issue sanctions waivers.
- ▪The agreement remains subject to approval by senior Iranian leadership.
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News Bessent sidesteps questions on tentative US, Iran deal Comments: by Julia Manchester - 05/28/26 3:42 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Julia Manchester - 05/28/26 3:42 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sidestepped a number of questions on the reported memorandum of understanding reached between U.S. and Iranian negotiators during his turn taking over the White House press briefing on Thursday. When asked about the agreement, Bessent told reporters that it was “a mistake to get out ahead of the president” on the matter. President Trump has not formally approved anything yet.
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