The US and Iran agreed in principle to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential end to the countries’ weekslong stalemate that has upended global commerce.
The deal hasn’t been officially signed by Washington and Tehran’s leaders — President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US shouldn’t “rush into a deal,” suggesting the conflict’s end isn’t imminent.
The agreement includes a commitment from Iran to dispose of its highly enriched uranium, according to The New York Times, but other aspects of Tehran’s nuclear program are set to be addressed in future negotiations. The White House looked to fend off criticism from conservatives who want Washington to take a harder line against Iran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump wouldn’t agree to a deal that puts “Iran in a stronger position when it comes to nuclear ambitions.”