U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach draft agreement during blockade
American and Iranian negotiators have reached a draft agreement. The U.S. blockade of Iran continues while talks proceed.
ABC NewsAmerican and Iranian negotiators believe they have arrived at a draft agreement, according to a report published May 30, 2026.
Recent statements on talks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called talks with Iran "productive" and said the U.S. remains prepared for military action if needed. He added that the Strait of Hormuz came up often in recent meetings and that the blockade is still in place.
A military adviser to Iran's supreme leader said on social media that the U.S. is "betraying diplomacy" by continuing the blockade and making excessive demands.
U.S. military searches have not found any mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said on May 29, 2026. The searches used underwater drones and aircraft reconnaissance. Earlier intelligence reports had suggested Iran placed at least a dozen mines in the waterway.
A U.S. Central Command spokesperson stated that efforts to ensure the strait is clear of mines are ongoing but declined to discuss specifics for operational security reasons.
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