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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 | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1

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 | Newsworthy 2

No other nation has ever dealt such a monumental strategic defeat to the United States of Amerikkka in so little time as Iran as done via Dummkopf Trumpf's unconstitutional war to benefit Israel.

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-05-29 03:36 PM | Reply | Flag: Soon to cost Amerikkka $100bn

#6 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-05-29 04:01 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

Meeting over. Lewzer will sleep on it. After golf.

#7 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-05-29 06:38 PM | Reply

"US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all his conditions, a White House official tells AFP after the US leader huddled with aides to discuss a possible agreement.

"The Situation Room meeting has concluded and lasted approximately two hours. President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines," the White House official said on condition of anonymity.

"Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon."

www.timesofisrael.com

Here's the thing; this is just yet another lie... they aren't negotiating a Peace Deal, they are negotiating and extended 60 Day Ceasefire.

So, he's doing just what Redial said, getting his scams in order first.

Or, if his Golden Depends are full, he might kill some more schoolgirls first.


#8 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-29 07:33 PM | Reply

Trump To Make FINAL DECISION On Peace Deal With Iran -Live
The Young Turks

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Includes a $300 Billion "Investment Fund" for Iran?

Iran Could Receive $300 Billion Reconstruction Program' Under Emerging Deal: NYT

According to a Thursday report from The New York Times, the draft framework being discussed by U.S. and Iranian negotiators would pave the way for a massive $300 billion "reconstruction program" for Iran as part of the broader agreement to end the conflict.

In a thorough run-down of the new draft, the Times Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi reported that officials are working to establish the groundwork for future talks over Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and a formal conclusion to the war. As of Friday, President Donald Trump has not yet approved the proposal.

One of the most striking provisions under discussion is what one Iranian official described to The New York Times as a $300 billion "reconstruction program." T

wo diplomats familiar with the negotiations characterized the proposal as an international "investment fund" that the United States would help make possible.

The concept reportedly emerged after Tehran sought compensation in previous negotiations for damage sustained during the conflict, with some Iranian officials estimating losses between $300 billion and $1 trillion."

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So... more 'investment funds' run by and for the Trump Crime Family!

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-29 08:39 PM | Reply

Midterms are coming.

#10 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-05-29 09:40 PM | Reply

"The US Navy has been ordered to break the Hormuz Blockade, and an evacuation has been ordered for the surrounding areas near to the Strait and within.
US NAVY ORDERED TO BREAK HORMUZ BLOACKADE, RUSSIA WAR ON EUROPE!
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"The US is still talking about a possible deal which is only "hours away," which has led to oil prices falling from their highs, but for only for a short time.

Meanwhile an Iranian officer was killed in Qeshm, and a drone has allegedly been shot down near the island.

Dmitry Medvedev, has stated that Russia is in a state of war with Europe, and they need to sleep with one eye open. Meanwhile Putin and other Kremlin spokes people have tried to run interference, saying the drone is not theirs.

Ukraine has been putting down Russian supply trucks even further in the land-bridge area, and have been pushing the Russians back slowly on the southern front."

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Saying that DJT threatening to take the Strait.

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-29 10:13 PM | Reply

Ukraine forces near the Strait got another drone hit on a Russian ship there.

#12 | Posted by Corky at 2026-05-29 10:17 PM | Reply

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