Iran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’
President Trump announced progress on a potential peace deal with Iran, which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While optimism exists regarding the negotiations, Iranian officials have expressed skepticism about the claims made by the U.S. administration. The situation remains tense, with both sides still navigating a complex web of mistrust and geopolitical interests.
- ▪Trump stated that a memorandum of understanding with Iran has been largely negotiated.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, has been closed since February due to the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Iranian officials have pushed back against some of Trump's assertions, indicating a lack of consensus on the agreement.
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NewsIran war day 86: Trump announces potential deal amid ‘cloud of mistrust’Trump announces progress on Iran peace deal, signalling the Strait of Hormuz, vital for global trade, could reopen soon.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAn Iranian police officer stands before a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump gagged by a blue ribbon in the shape of the Strait of Hormuz in Tehran, Iran [File: Majid Saeedi/Getty Images]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 24 May 202624 May 2026United States President Donald Trump says a memorandum of understanding on an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil…
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