President Trump said Tuesday that Iran has fully agreed to indefinite high-level nuclear inspections, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without a naval blockade. Sanctions relief funds will be held in a U.S.-controlled escrow account for purchases of American food and medical supplies, he stated.
President Trump provided the detailed account in a Tuesday evening statement, framing the agreement as a humanitarian breakthrough. Trump said that absent the inspections concession, there would be "no further negotiations." He described the arrangement as ensuring "Nuclear Honesty" and noted that 19 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day—a record—and that oil prices are falling.
Trump added that all naval assets remain in place but said reinstating a blockade is "highly unlikely." He characterized the sanctions-escrow mechanism as a way to address a humanitarian crisis, with funds dedicated exclusively to purchasing corn, wheat, and soybeans from American farmers.
The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday that Trump had announced Iran's agreement to permanent nuclear oversight and a U.S.-controlled escrow (14:29, 14:38 Jerusalem). Tuesday evening's statement adds new detail on the inspections terms, escrow structure, and oil-flow figures.
Iranian leaders are reportedly pushing back against the IAEA inspection demands, and Trump warned he would "do what needs to be done" if Tehran backs away. The White House has not confirmed that a formal agreement has been signed.
10 developments
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz fully open by Friday, Iran will not get nuclear weapons
- StrongTrump: Iran Will Agree to Large-Scale Weapons Inspections to Ensure 'Nuclear Honesty'
- ConfirmedTrump: Strait of Hormuz transit still requires Iranian coordination
- ConfirmedTrump declares Iran 'finished' as 200 oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
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