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Trump Announces Deal With Iran to End Fighting
President Trump reached an agreement with Iran to halt fighting across multiple fronts after three months of conflict. The reported 14-point memorandum includes restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days of signing.
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President Trump announced a deal with Iran over the weekend to end fighting that had lasted three months and affected shipping and energy markets. The agreement calls for a halt to combat on all fronts, including Lebanon, and requires both sides to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to prewar levels within 30 days of signing.
Multiple outlets obtained a 14-point memorandum of understanding outlining the provisions. White House communications director Steve Cheung said the reported text does not reflect the language of the actual MOU. Trump stated the full text will not be released until the agreement is signed in person by representatives from Washington and Tehran at the end of the week.
Congressional Reaction Sen.
Mark Kelly said the deal emboldens Iran and gives it resources to build more ballistic missiles.
“Well, I think it emboldens the Iranians and makes them more powerful, it gives them resources to build more ballistic missiles, and may leave them with the ability to develop a nuclear weapon.”
Kelly added that if Congress has a role, the plan would be a nonstarter. The three-month conflict had raised global oil and gas prices and strained regional stability before the agreement was reached.
