Claims that the US and Iran are discussing a deal for a ceasefire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

As conflicts between the US, Israel, and Iran continue, reports in the US press have claimed that the US and Iran are discussing an agreement that would provide for a ceasefire in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The reports, which cite three unnamed US officials, do not specify whether the talks are being held directly or only through intermediaries, and note that it remains unclear whether an agreement can be reached.

The reports stated that the US has been discussing the agreement with officials both inside and outside the Iranian administration.

Trump had claimed that Iran requested a ceasefire

US President Donald Trump had stated, "The leader of the new regime in Iran asked the US for a ceasefire. When the Strait of Hormuz is opened, and it becomes free and safe, we will address the matter. Until then, we will continue to destroy Iran or send it back to the Stone Age." The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs had immediately denied Trump's claim.

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