Iran Deal Talks Intensify as Trump Insists on Full Reopening of Hormuz Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will soon make a final decision on a proposed deal involving Iran, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened as part of any agreement, according to multiple international reports.

Trump made the comments following high-level meetings in Washington aimed at reviewing a draft ceasefire-extension framework with Iran. The proposal is said to focus on extending an existing fragile truce, while also addressing long-standing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional maritime security.

A central sticking point remains the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum passes. Trump has repeatedly demanded that Iran guarantee “unrestricted shipping” through the waterway, including the removal of any tolls or restrictions.

“Iran must agree that they will never have a nuclear weapon or bomb. The Strait of Hormuz must be immediately open,” Trump was quoted as saying in recent remarks reported by Reuters and other outlets.

Iranian officials, however, have pushed back against key elements of the U.S. position, insisting that the management of the strait is a sovereign issue to be decided with regional partners, and rejecting attempts to link the maritime corridor directly to nuclear negotiations. Tehran has also disputed claims that any final agreement has been reached.

The discussions come amid broader geopolitical tension following months of conflict that disrupted energy markets and raised concerns about global supply stability. Analysts say any agreement involving Hormuz would have major implications for global oil prices and international trade routes.

While Trump has signaled optimism about reaching an agreement, officials from both sides indicate that significant gaps remain before any deal can be finalized.