US President Donald Trump Signals Progress on Iran Peace Deal While Maintaining Naval Blockade
On May 24, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to end the war with Iran was largely negotiated. The proposed agreement reportedly includes Iran relinquishing its highly enriched uranium stockpile and providing nuclear non-proliferation guarantees. However, on May 25, Trump emphasized there was no rush to finalize the agreement, confirming that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place until formal ratification.
Date: May 25, 2026
Location: United States
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Hindu