Trump to decide on Iran deal as Tehran denies any agreement

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will convene a meeting with his national security team in the White House Situation Room to make a "final decision" on a potential agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that any deal must require Iran to commit to never possessing nuclear weapons or atomic bombs, and that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened immediately without any tolls or tariffs. The proposed framework would involve Iran deactivating submarine mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes. The United States would lift its naval blockade against vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports, and would work alongside Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency to extract and destroy Iran's highly enriched uranium. Trump also emphasized that "there will be no exchange of money" with Iran until further notice. The announcement comes after the White House revealed Thursday that U.S. negotiators had reached a tentative deal with Iran, pending Trump's final approval. However, Iranian officials denied that any agreement had been finalized. According to media reports, the deal would extend the current ceasefire for 60 days to allow for negotiations on a broader nuclear pact, while the United States would negotiate the lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen Iranian assets. The Trump administration launched its offensive against Iran on February 28, and Iran subsequently blocked the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation.