Donald Trump said the United States would not rush into reaching an agreement with Iran, while his administration downplayed expectations of an immediate breakthrough in ongoing negotiations linked to regional tensions.
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In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump said the U.S. blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place until a formal agreement is reached and signed.
“Both sides must take their time and get it right,” Trump stated.
Iranian authorities did not immediately respond to the remarks, though Iranian media reported that disagreements still remain on several issues, including Tehran’s demand for the release of frozen financial assets.
Earlier, Trump had suggested that Washington and Tehran had made substantial progress toward a memorandum of understanding that could help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route that previously handled a significant share of worldwide oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
However, differences reportedly remain over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, regional security concerns, and the future handling of highly enriched uranium stockpiles.
A senior U.S. administration official said negotiations were still focused on technical details and that any broader framework could provide a timeline for reaching a final agreement.
The discussions come amid wider tensions in the Middle East, where energy markets and regional security continue to be affected by instability and ongoing diplomatic efforts.
