President Donald Trump said Saturday that a peace deal with Iran has been largely negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
This potential agreement aims to resolve a high-stakes military conflict that has disrupted global shipping and regional stability. The strategic waterway serves as a critical chokepoint for the world's energy supply, making its status a primary concern for international markets.
Trump said the deal would help end the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which launched in February 2026 [1]. The president said the announcement of the deal would follow talks with Israel and various Muslim leaders [2].
A central component of the reported negotiations is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz [3]. This waterway, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, has been a flashpoint of the current conflict [4].
However, the details of the agreement remain disputed. While Trump said the strait would be reopened as part of the peace deal [3], the Iranian Fars news agency said the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control [1].
This contradiction highlights a significant gap between the U.S. administration's public assertions and the official position of the Iranian government. The discrepancy focuses on sovereignty and maritime access, two of the most contentious issues in the region, suggesting that the final terms of the deal may not be as settled as the president suggested.
“Trump said the deal would help end the war that began in February 2026”
The conflicting reports regarding the control of the Strait of Hormuz suggest that while diplomatic channels are open, a fundamental disagreement over sovereignty persists. If Iran maintains control of the waterway despite a ceasefire, the U.S. may face challenges in ensuring the long-term security of oil transit, potentially limiting the economic impact of the peace deal.
