US Donald Trump has repeatedly announced an impending deal with Iran in recent weeks. Now, concrete details have emerged, according to the Axios portal, supporting Trump’s claim that the agreement is “largely negotiated.” The deal reportedly includes a ceasefire of 30 to 60 days, during which the strategically important Strait of Hormuz would be reopened to shipping.
The ceasefire is intended to be used to negotiate limits on Iran’s nuclear program, Axios quoted a US official as saying. Additionally, the release of $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets abroad is reportedly planned. However, an Iranian military spokesman made clear on X that Tehran would retain control over the strait even in the event of an agreement — it would remain “under full Iranian administration and sovereignty.”
The Iranian news agency Fars reported that Iran has agreed to increase the number of passing ships back to pre-war levels. However, this does not mean a return to “free passage” as before the war; administration and the issuance of permits would continue to be carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran. EuroPulse reported on May 23, 2026, on Trump’s assessment that the deal stood at “50/50” and that a decision was expected by Sunday (https://europulse.today/trump-iran-deal-entscheidung-bis-sonntag/).
Source: www.spiegel.de
