Trump says US ‘ended the war with Iran’ but Tehran has yet to confirm a deal

 

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• Trump touts progress: President Donald Trump said the US has “ended the war with Iran,” after announcing a “great settlement” that he said would resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said Vice President JD Vance may attend a signing ceremony in Europe within days.

• No confirmation from Iran: Trump suggested Iran’s supreme leader was on board, but the foreign ministry spokesperson said reports of a deal were “merely speculation” and that his country has not yet reached a final decision on any agreement, according to state media.

• Recent escalations: Before announcing the breakthrough, Trump had vowed to take Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, and assume total control of the country’s oil and gas markets, “much like we have with Venezuela.”

Professor who war-gamed Iran conflict doesn't buy Trump's deal claim

By CNN staff

US President Donald Trump has said a breakthrough deal with Iran, but political science professor Robert Pape does not believe the pronouncement. He told CNN’s Laura Coates the US is “not at an endgame, we’re in the middle game.For subscribers: Trump has proclaimed an agreement with Iran was imminent nearly 40 times. He’s also repeatedly claimed Iran has caved to his demands even as Tehran’s defiance has demonstrated the opposite. Read CNN’s analysis of his latest assertion.