Trump Claims Historic Hormuz Deal, Iran Rejects It: Can U.S.-Iran Talks Deliver Peace?
The U.S.-Iran conflict enters a critical phase after President Donald Trump claimed Iran had assured free passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has rejected Washington's account, while Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. With secondary talks under way and a 60-day window for a permanent deal, key hurdles remain: nuclear enrichment, inspections, Strait of Hormuz charges and Israel's operations in southern Lebanon.
