two days after the U.S. began \u201cProject Freedom,\u201d an effort to open the strait of Hormuz, President Donald trump says it has been paused following a request from Pakistan and other countries. He ties the pause to progress toward a potential \u201ccomplete and final\u201d Iran nuclear agreement, while keeping the broader blockade in place.<\/p>\n

Trump warns that if Iran doesn\u2019t agree to the arrangement,military action-including bombing-would resume at higher intensity than before. He also frames the deal as requiring Iran to accept agreed terms for enrichment restrictions and enhanced inspections.<\/p>\n

According to Axios, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are close to a framework that could be captured in a one-page memo, with key details filled in later. The report says such an agreement would end Iran\u2019s nuclear enrichment<\/a> and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all, alongside possible U.S. sanction relief and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Though, it remains unclear whether Iran\u2019s internal political factions would approve even a broad 30-day path toward a final agreement.<\/p>\n

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is quoted saying the written agreement doesn\u2019t need to be finalized instantly and emphasizing the complexity of negotiations. <\/p>\n