Trump: US-Iran agreement basically reached, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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07:12 24/05/2026
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On the afternoon of the 23rd, President Trump of the United States posted on social media, stating that the United States and Iran have basically reached an agreement, pending final approval by both the US and Iran as well as other relevant Islamic countries. The agreement includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington, May 23 (Xinhua) - U.S. President Trump posted on social media on the afternoon of the 23rd, saying that the United States and Iran have basically negotiated an agreement, pending final confirmation by both the U.S. and Iran as well as relevant Islamic countries. The agreement includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said that he had just spoken on the phone with leaders of countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, as well as the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, mainly discussing Iran and "all matters related to the Memorandum of Understanding for Peace and Reconciliation." He wrote, "An agreement has been basically reached and awaits final confirmation by the United States, Iran, and the aforementioned countries." The final terms and details of the agreement are currently being discussed and will be announced soon. Many aspects of the agreement include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said that he had a separate phone call that day with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, which was also "very smooth." This article is reprinted from "Xinhua News Agency." GMTEight Editor: Jiang Yuanhua.