Source: Fortune
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict with Iran would be signed on Sunday. However, Iranian officials have differed on the details, and a spokesman ruled out a signing on Sunday. The deal would allow for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and curb Iran’s nuclear program, with the US objective of destroying Iran’s highly enriched uranium. Pakistan has served as a mediator in the talks.
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Trump’s announcement of a deal signing on Sunday comes after dozens of previous vows that an agreement was near, only for none to materialize. The deal’s details, including Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and access to frozen funds, remain unclear. The US objective of destroying Iran’s uranium enrichment program is a key component of the deal. Pakistan’s role as mediator has been crucial in the talks. The signing of the deal is expected to be electronic, with technical level talks to follow next week.
The announcement sounds like a familiar script.
Author: Evan Null
