Trump says tougher Iran agreement could be signed tomorrow

He said the proposed deal would block Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping as an alternative to the 2015 nuclear accord.

Summary

Donald Trump said a new agreement with Iran is set to be signed tomorrow and described it as a tougher alternative to the 2015 nuclear deal. He said the agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping, a critical energy transit route for oil flows.

Terms & Concepts
  • Strait of Hormuz: Key oil shipping chokepoint
  • 2015 nuclear deal: Iran accord aimed at limiting nuclear activity