No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
A meeting between President Trump and his team aimed at finalizing a ceasefire agreement with Iran ended without a deal. Trump emphasized that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and must allow unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite claims of progress, both sides remain at an impasse regarding key issues, particularly Iran's nuclear program.
- ▪Trump stated that Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for unrestricted shipping.
- ▪Iran has insisted that it is not negotiating its nuclear program, despite a framework deal being discussed.
- ▪Both the US and Iran have accused each other of violating the ceasefire in recent days.
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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on IranJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAoife WalshGetty ImagesA meeting US President Donald Trump held to make a "final determination" about an agreement to extend a ceasefire with Iran concluded with few new details. He said Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon or bomb, that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened for "unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions", and that any mines in the waterway are "destroyed". Friday's meeting was held in the White House's Situation Room, used for dealing with major crises, Trump said. Iran earlier said it was not negotiating its nuclear programme.
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