Day 105 | Trump says US ‘settlement’ with Iran could soon end war
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that significant progress had been made toward a potential agreement with Iran that could help end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described the talks as a “great settlement,” suggesting that Iran’s supreme leader supports the effort and that a final deal could be reached within days. He added that Vice President JD Vance could travel to Europe soon to attend a signing ceremony.
Despite Trump's optimism, Tehran signaled that negotiations remain unresolved. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said the country has not made a final decision on any agreement, according to state media. The spokesperson noted that much of the proposed text had already been finalized but criticized Washington for taking shifting positions throughout the negotiation process.
The latest diplomatic developments come amid continued military tensions between the two countries. Earlier Thursday, Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island, a key energy hub that handles about 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil exports. Meanwhile, Iranian officials said their forces targeted US military bases in the region overnight for a second consecutive day, following recent US strikes across Iran.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the explosions heard near the southern city of Sirik were the result of an operation targeting a vessel that was attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, the Guard said it continues to monitor the strategic waterway and warned that it would respond firmly to any vessel seeking to cross the strait without authorization.
Iran blocks oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian forces prevented an oil tanker from transiting the Strait of Hormuz after it entered the waterway without prior coordination, according to Iranian state television.
Iranian official says no clashes reported in south
An Iranian official in Hormozgan Province said no projectiles have landed and no clashes have been reported in the southern city of Sirik, following reports of explosions in the area.
According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, the official said the cause of the blasts remains unclear.
Separately, Iranian state television reported two explosions in Bandar Abbas, also in southern Iran, without providing details on their origin.
At the same time, Fars News Agency reported hearing three explosions off the coast of Sirik, while the reasons behind the incidents have yet to be determined.
Iran says draft agreement nearly complete
Iran's Foreign Ministry said the text of a potential agreement with the United States is "nearly complete," while emphasizing that no final deal has been reached.
The ministry said Iranian officials discussed several issues with a Qatari delegation during its recent visit to Tehran, adding that mediators remain actively engaged in efforts to bridge remaining differences. It noted that both Qatar and Pakistan are playing key roles in the mediation process.
Iran also said it has not compromised on what it considers its red lines, rejecting claims that it had altered its positions under pressure or threats.
Despite progress in the negotiations, the ministry stressed that the agreement has not yet been finalized and described reports about the timing or location of a signing ceremony as media speculation.
Tehran added that the country's senior leadership will review all provisions of any potential agreement before a final position is announced.
Explosion heard near Sirik coast in southern Iran
An explosion was heard in waters near the southern Iranian city of Sirik, according to reports from Iranian media.
Iran's Mehr News Agency said the blast occurred approximately two kilometers off the coast of Sirik in Hormozgan Province, adding that the cause remains unknown.
Iranian state television later reported hearing another explosion in the maritime area off Sirik, without providing further details on its origin or any potential damage.
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