Trump Says "End-of-War Agreement to be Signed on the 14th"... Last-Minute Tensions with Iran

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The United States and Iran appear set to sign an agreement to end the war within the weekend. However, a war of nerves continues until the very last minute regarding the details.

Reporter Lee Hyun-jung has the story.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he plans to sign an agreement with Iran on the 14th (local time) to end the war and address denuclearization.

President Trump posted the news on social media, stating, "Immediately after the signing, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to everyone."

He went on to criticize the existing Iran nuclear deal—which was reached during the Obama administration in 2015 but voided during his first term—asserting that the new agreement he is set to sign with Iran will serve as a "barrier to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons."

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is mediating the peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, also stated on social media on the 13th (local time) that "a final agreement is expected to be reached within the next 24 hours."

He added that preparations are underway for the electronic signing of the agreement and working-level talks scheduled for next week.

While Iran stated that it has received approval from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and that a signing ceremony could take place within a few days,

[Abbas Araghchi / Iranian Foreign Minister (June 12, local time) : The agreement has never been closer than this. It could happen in a few days. I am very hopeful.]

Iran has disputed the timing, stating it would not be on the 14th, highlighting the ongoing war of nerves between the two sides.

Iran has firmly stated that the Strait of Hormuz cannot return to its pre-war state and that it will collect "transit fees."

Furthermore, Iran emphasized that if the lifting of the maritime blockade and the return of frozen assets are not implemented first during the 60-day ceasefire extension, the nuclear negotiations desired by the U.S. will not even begin.

(Video Editing: Kim Jin-won, Source: Shehbaz Sharif X, Donald J. Trump Truth Social)
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