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Friday, May 29, 2026

President Trump said on Friday that he's convening his national security team in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about the agreement reached between U.S. and Iranian negotiators.

Why it matters: The signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) would be the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the war started, but a final agreement tackling Trump's nuclear demands would require further negotiations.

The text of the MOU " which involves a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz " was largely agreed as of Tuesday, but Trump told the mediators he needed more time to make a decision.

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" In a Truth Social post on Friday morning, Trump laid out the main elements in the deal that he wants to emphasize and seemingly suggested he was about to accept it.

He stressed Iran must agree that "they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb."

He claimed the Hormuz Strait must be immediately open without tolls, for "unrestricted shipping traffic, in both directions." He noted Iran will complete "the immediate removal and/or detonation of any mines that are left" in the strait.

"Ships caught in the Strait due to our amazing and unprecedented Naval Blockade, which will now be lifted, may start the process of "heading home," Trump wrote."

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"Between the lines: The MOU states that Iran will agree to negotiate on its nuclear program, but does not include specific concessions.

Fars claimed Trump is trying to "project a fabricated victory" and is "distorting" the MOU's text. The sources Fars quoted claimed that after the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran will reopen the strait "according to arrangements it determines itself" and that could include "monitoring and inspection of ships, the provision of services, and security measures."

Fars also claimed Iran would receive "immediate payment of $12 billion" in frozen assets" and that no further negotiations would take place until the money was paid.

U.S. officials claim Iran would only receive frozen funds as part of a final nuclear deal.

Fars also said the MOU includes a ceasefire in Lebanon "in accordance with Hezbollah's position." U.S. officials said the deal would include a ceasefire in Lebanon."

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What DJT really needs is time to figure out how to spin this strategic loss.

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-29 01:07 PM | Reply

What DJT really needs is time to figure out how to spin this strategic loss.

And get his oil trades done.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-05-29 01:22 PM | Reply

So basically there is no agreement there has never been an agreement and we are not even close to an agreement.

Excuse me.. I'm sorry. I meant we are just two weeks away from an agreement! And, of course, that new and improved republican Healthcare plan! Nirvana is only ever just two weeks away!

Now get out there and save America ... go shopping!

#3 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-05-29 01:23 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The only solution is to invade Cuba, rename it Iran and then declare victory.

#4 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-05-29 01:28 PM | Reply

No other nation has ever dealt such a monumental strategic defeat to the United States of America in so little time as Iran as done via Trump's War.

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-05-29 03:36 PM | Reply

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