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The Trump administration is working to finalize the framework of a potential agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, as diplomatic negotiations continue through channels in Qatar, according to senior U.S. officials.<\/p>\n
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration remains focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route that has been disrupted during the crisis. Speaking during a visit to India, Rubio declared that the waterway \u201chas to be open\u201d and called the closure \u201cunlawful, illegal, unsustainable for the world, and unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rubio confirmed that U.S. and Iranian representatives were engaged in discussions in Qatar, with negotiators working through the language of a preliminary agreement. He said President Donald Trump\u2019s position remains unchanged: the United States wants \u201ca good deal or no deal,\u201d while acknowledging that completing the final document could require additional time.<\/p>\n
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While diplomacy moved forward, U.S. Central Command announced that American forces carried out what it described as \u201cself-defense strikes\u201d in southern Iran. Capt. Tim Hawkins said the operation targeted missile facilities and Iranian vessels allegedly involved in efforts to place naval mines near key maritime routes.<\/p>\n
U.S. military officials said the strikes were designed to protect American personnel and assets while maintaining the broader cease-fire framework. A senior defense official said U.S. aircraft and naval forces operating near the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea had faced threats from Iranian surface-to-air missile systems, with the strikes occurring near the Iranian naval hub of Bandar Abbas.<\/p>\n
Despite the military escalation, negotiations continued in Qatar. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran and Washington had reached areas of understanding on several issues but warned that a final agreement had not yet been achieved. He also accused the United States of shifting its positions during the negotiations.<\/p>\n
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President Trump said any future agreement with Iran would be \u201cgood and proper,\u201d while continuing to criticize the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated during the Obama administration. Trump argued that the previous agreement provided Iran with economic relief without creating a permanent guarantee that Tehran would not pursue nuclear weapons capability.<\/p>\n
According to a senior U.S. administration official, negotiators have made progress on a proposed framework that would require Iran to eliminate its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and accept major limits on future uranium enrichment activities.<\/p>\n
In return, the United States would reportedly end its naval blockade and begin a phased reduction of economic sanctions.<\/p>\n
Officials said the major political issues have largely been resolved in principle, but technical details, verification procedures, and enforcement measures remain under discussion. Washington\u2019s priority is securing a long-term and verifiable agreement that prevents Iran from exceeding agreed nuclear limits, with strong enforcement mechanisms considered a central element of any deal.<\/p>\n
The administration believes recent military pressure has increased Iran\u2019s willingness to negotiate. If completed, the agreement would reportedly place stricter restrictions on Iran\u2019s nuclear program than the 2015 accord, reflecting the Trump administration\u2019s push for a broader and more enforceable settlement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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