U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will lift a naval blockade affecting Iranian ports. Speaking during a meeting in the White House Situation Room, Trump also said he will make a “final determination” on a deal with Iran. The comments link the potential decision on an agreement to changes in U.S. posture in the region, including reopening key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting that frames the blockade and strait as part of the same broader outcome.
The outlets describe the remarks as part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to move toward or finalize a possible arrangement with Iran, with the timing and specifics characterized as pending a final decision. While both sources agree on the president’s statements about lifting the blockade and conducting a final determination on a deal, neither provides detailed terms of any agreement or additional verification beyond Trump’s comments from the Situation Room meeting.
