In a major development in the Middle East peace process, US President Trump has reportedly agreed to a deal that would see the strategic Strait of Hormuz reopened, a key waterway that has been a source of tension between the US and Iran. However, Iranian state news agency Fars has cast doubt on the deal, claiming that the strait would remain under Iranian control. The apparent discrepancy has raised questions about the true nature of the agreement, with the Pakistani army announcing "encouraging" progress in negotiations between the US and Iran. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether a lasting peace deal can be reached, and what implications this would have for global energy markets and regional stability.
US president says strait will be opened as part of the deal, but Iran’s influential Fars news agency reports that vital waterway would remain under Iranian controlFull report: Trump says peace deal with Iran ‘largely negotiated’ with strait of Hormuz to openThe Pakistani army said the negotiations with Iran had resulted in “encouraging” progress towards a final understanding.Iran had said on Saturday that it was working towards a memorandum of understanding with the US laying out an approach to ending the war after its top officials met with Pakistani army chief Asim Munir. Continue reading...
