UMVA has learned that a major breakthrough in diplomatic efforts to end the three-month-long war in the Middle East was emerging, but U.S. President Donald Trump cautioned that the U.S. will not “rush into a deal” with Iran.
In a bold statement, Trump revealed that negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and he has informed his representatives not to rush into a deal, adding that time is on the U.S. side. The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed.
Trump reiterated that Iran must understand that it cannot develop or procure a nuclear weapon or bomb, a critical sticking point in the negotiations. His statement came after announcing on Saturday that a deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz had been “largely negotiated.”
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that no deal will be signed on Sunday, as the two sides continue to negotiate on the precise language on key issues, including the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It may take several days for both sides to get final approval, indicating a potentially lengthy and complex process.
The war has had a devastating impact on global oil supplies, with shipping traffic along the Strait of Hormuz largely halted since the start of the conflict, resulting in soaring fuel prices. Roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply had passed through the critical maritime chokepoint before the conflict began in late February.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the proposed U.S.-Iran deal would extend the ceasefire by 60 days, which could be extended if mutually agreed upon. During the ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened without tolls, and the U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports, allowing Iran to sell its oil freely.
The draft agreement includes commitments from Iran to not pursue a nuclear weapon and to enter into negotiations on giving up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. However, Iran has denied giving up any enriched uranium, with a senior Iranian source stating that the nuclear issue is not part of the preliminary agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighed in on the emerging U.S.-Iran deal, stating that “Iran will not have nuclear weapons.” He emphasized that any final agreement with Iran must eliminate the nuclear danger, which means dismantling Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites and removing its enriched nuclear material from its territory.
