U.S. and Iran reach agreement to open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached an understanding that will be signed Friday. The agreement includes removal of the U.S. naval blockade and opening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments.
ABC NewsPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States and Iran reached a deal that will be signed Friday in Switzerland. The agreement ends the U.S. naval blockade and opens the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic after mine removal. Trump posted on social media that he authorized the "toll free opening" of the strait and the "immediate removal" of the blockade.
He added that oil shipments would resume from both ends of the region once the document is signed. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the draft includes positions from both sides. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Israeli response Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely. Katz stated that the areas will be cleared of residents and all terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel is not subordinate to the United States and will not withdraw from territory seized by its forces.
Trump announced major combat operations against Iran on Feb. 28 with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. An initial two-week ceasefire was extended indefinitely, and the U.S. blockade continued until negotiations concluded.
