Trump Claims End to Iran Conflict, Cites 'Significant Deal'

Kathmandu. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the war with Iran has ended and a 'significant deal' is about to happen between the two countries.

Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said a strong Memorandum of Understanding has been prepared to resolve the conflict with Iran, and this will end years of tension.

According to President Trump, Iran has agreed not to build nuclear weapons. He said, 'We have ended the war with Iran today. They have agreed not to have nuclear weapons, which was our main objective.'

Trump also informed that military attacks scheduled for Thursday evening have been canceled. He indicated that a signing ceremony could take place in Europe in a few days to finalize this deal, and Vice President JD Vance might attend. Trump stated that the maritime blockade imposed on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz would be opened as soon as the deal comes into effect.

Iran's Reaction

However, Iran has not fully accepted Trump's claims. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghei called the claim of a deal being reached as mere speculation.

Speaking to state-controlled media, he said, 'Iran has not yet made a final decision on any agreement. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating, but American behavior is affecting the diplomatic process.' Iran has clarified that it will not compromise on its 'red lines.'

This sudden announcement by Trump has reportedly surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well. While Netanyahu praised Trump's commitment to destroy Iran's nuclear infrastructure and halt missile production in a telephone conversation with Trump, he clarified that Israel is not part of this preliminary understanding.

However, with the news of the end of the war being made public, the price of crude oil has fallen in the international market, and the US stock market has surged, CNN reported.