President Trump revealed that a deal with Iran to reestablish access to the Strait of Hormuz is mostly finalized and will be disclosed soon, featuring a memorandum of understanding that encompasses free shipping, a 30-day period for Iran to clear sea mines, and a 60-day framework for nuclear discussions. Nevertheless, a high-ranking Iranian official informed Reuters that Tehran has not consented to surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium — the primary aim of the US. The nuclear aspect remains absent from the initial agreement. Analysts caution that without the removal of uranium, the arrangement could provide Iran with relief from sanctions and access to unblocked assets while not addressing its most perilous capability.
