Trump Declares Iran War Near Completion Amid Ongoing U.S. Blockade and Peace Talks
Key Takeaways
- Trump says Iran war is very close to ending; U.S. operations around Iran not complete.
- A two-week ceasefire was reached, with Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. forces around Iran will remain until a real agreement is reached.
Trump Declares Iran War Near End
President Trump declared the war against Iran very close to completion.
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Trump said it would take Iran 20 years to rebuild if the U.S. pulled out now.
Washington and Tehran were reportedly working to arrange a second round of peace talks.
CENTCOM said the U.S. blockade had completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea.
Trump continued his public feud with Pope Leo XIV and NATO.
Blockade and Regional Diplomacy
The U.S. military enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Eight oil tankers obeyed directions to reverse course within 24 hours.
China called the blockade dangerous and irresponsible.
Pakistan's prime minister embarked on a diplomatic tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey.
Israel and Lebanon held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades.
Vance Pushes Grand Bargain
Vice President Vance emerged as the administration's lead negotiator.
He said Trump wants a grand bargain based on nuclear disarmament.
The Islamabad talks were the first direct encounter at this level in 49 years.
Vance acknowledged the war does not resonate with conservative youth.
The administration pressed ahead with the blockade while signaling willingness to resume talks.
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