President Donald Trump told Fox News that if the agreement with Iran is signed tonight, he will issue an immediate order to lift the naval blockade on Iran. The statement is the latest in a rapid sequence of diplomatic and military signals from the White House, as a final deal appears within reach.
President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday evening that, if the agreement with Iran is signed tonight, he will issue an immediate executive order to lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iran. The statement follows a flurry of White House signals in recent hours: earlier at 19:36 Jerusalem, Trump said the deal was expected to be signed 'tonight digitally,' as The Zioneer reported. Hours earlier, Trump had described a 'wonderful deal' with Iran and said a signing ceremony would likely take place in Europe. The naval blockade — imposed under maximum-pressure measures — has been a key lever in the negotiations. Trump's mention of lifting it immediately upon signing suggests the administration views the diplomatic track as entering its final phase. No official confirmation from Tehran has been reported yet.
3 developments
- DevelopingWSJ: US warships on alert as Trump may order naval blockade of Iran 'within hours'
- DevelopingReport: Trump demands immediate, non-phased reopening of Strait of Hormuz and end to naval blockade
- StrongTrump tightens coordination with Gulf states, UK, France, Israel toward naval blockade on Iran
- StrongTrump leans toward expanding operations against Iran, ynet reports
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