Source: Fortune
Summary
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss plans to demine the Strait of Hormuz with allies during the G7 summit in France. A senior US administration official said Britain and France have expressed interest in assisting with demining the critical waterway once the conflict is paused. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a deal aimed at ending the war is closer than “ever before” and expected to be finalized within 24 hours. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei signaled caution, saying the possibility of a deal in the coming days cannot be ruled out. Funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will take place in July.
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Trump’s plan to demine the Strait of Hormuz comes as a deal to end the war appears imminent. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expects the agreement to be finalized within 24 hours. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei is cautious, but the US and Iran seem to be on the cusp of a deal. The war has rattled the Middle East, with Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz threatening oil and natural gas shipments. The ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
Translation: “Imminent” means the deal is close, but not quite there yet.
Author: Evan Null
