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Iran agrees to give up ‘nuclear dust’ stockpile in deal with Trump: report
Iran has reportedly agreed to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium as part of the deal announced by President Trump Saturday
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100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom
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Since the blockade began in April at President Trump‘s direction, more than 15,000 U.S. troops have turned around 100 ships.
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Trump says he is close to an Iran deal and reopening Strait of Hormuz, but Iran disagrees
President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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NewsNation
US-Iran plan extends ceasefire 60 days, reopens strait, settles nuke issue: Report
The Strait of Hormuz would reopen, and Iran would agree to clear the mines it deployed, Axios reports.
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Raw Story
Lindsey Graham takes rare swipe at Trump over Iran framework: 'Hezbollah on steroids'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday issued a sharp warning about President Donald Trump's emerging Iran peace framework, saying it could "pour gasoline" on regional conflicts and supercharge Iranian-backed militant groups.The South Carolina Republican, who is normally one of Trump's most reliable allies on foreign policy issues, took to X to warn that the reported terms of the deal could be read as a strategic win for Tehran by other players in the region."If it is perceived in the region that a deal with Iran allows the regime to survive and become more powerful over time, we will have poured gasoline on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq," Graham wrote.He warned specifically about the impact on two Iranian-aligned forces."A deal that is perceived to allow Iran to survive and possess the ability to control the Strait in the future will put Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Shia militias in Iraq on steroids," Graham wrote.The senator's remarks land at a politically delicate moment for Trump, who announced earlier in the day from the Oval Office that an agreement involving the United States, Iran, and a coalition of Arab and Muslim nations had been "largely negotiated."Graham's pushback adds to a growing chorus of conservative voices, including former Trump Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and conservative commentator David Hookstead, raising alarms about what the reported framework would actually deliver.If it is perceived in the region that a deal with Iran allows the regime to survive and become more powerful over time, we will have poured gasoline on the conflicts in Lebanon and Iraq. A deal that is perceived to allow Iran to survive and possess the ability to control the…— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) May 23, 2026
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The Hill News
GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham, Roger Wicker blast reports of 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran
Key Senate Republicans are raising concerns about a reported peace deal being negotiated with Iran, arguing it would be a disaster for the United States that would make meaningless the war launched by President Trump nearly three months ago. “The rumored 60-day ceasefire — with the belief that Iran will ever engage in good faith…
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Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sparred with one of President Trump’s outside advisers on social media Saturday after indicating he was “deeply concerned” about the terms of an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran. “I am deeply concerned about what we are hearing about an Iran ‘deal,’ being pushed by some voices in the administration,”…
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'MAGA is done': Trump's own base turns on president over emerging Iran deal
Some of Donald Trump's most vocal supporters are publicly turning on the president over his emerging Iran peace framework, posting attacks that range from disappointment to outright fury.The criticism, which intensified after Trump announced from the Oval Office that an agreement involving the United States, Iran, and a coalition of Arab and Muslim nations was "largely negotiated," has come from MAGA-identified accounts on X who say the reported terms amount to a giveaway.Conservative commentator David Hookstead chimed in with a sharp assessment of the reported terms."If the reported details of the Iran deal are accurate, then it represents a total strategic failure," Hookstead wrote. "Absolutely stunning how poorly this has been managed."@MindysMom2009, an account that tagged Trump officials directly and frequently posts Trump's quotes, responded to that statement, warning that the framework as reported would be a death blow for the movement."MAGA is done," the account wrote, citing the possibility that Iran would retain nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.@UltraMaga73, with an explicit MAGA bio, went further."yeah I'm sorry but there is no such f------ thing as a PEACE deal with Iran," the user wrote. "How stupid are we?? Bomb the f--- out of them for good."Ron Strong, who posts as @strong54034 and often criticizes Barack Obama, urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ignore Trump entirely."Bibi, DONT ACCEPT A BAD IRAN DEAL! Stop listening to trump, hes a coward! Finish the iranian scum regime yourself!" Strong wrote.Similar language arose on Trump's post announcing a tentative deal on Truth Social, with self-identified MAGA followers lashing out against it.One of those accounts, @TBoyZ, has recently voiced support for Trump and his allies. TBoyZ responded to Trump with, "Sir, we are being played by all involved! Finish it!!"The pushback joins criticism from former Trump Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said the framework was "Not remotely America First."
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Axios
Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing
The agreement the U.S. and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held on curbing Iran's nuclear program, according to a U.S. official. Why it matters: The deal would avoid an escalation of the war and decrease the pressure on the global oil supply. However, it's unclear whether it will lead to a lasting peace agreement that also addresses President Trump's nuclear demands.State of play: Both Trump and the mediators have indicated the deal could be announced on Sunday, though it has not been finalized and could still fall apart.The U.S. official provided a detailed outline of the draft as it stands, much of which was verified by other sources close to the talks. Those details have not been confirmed by the Iranian side, though Tehran has also indicated a deal is getting close.What's in the dealBoth sides would sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would last 60 days and could be extended by mutual consent.During the 60-day period, the Strait of Hormuz would be open with no tolls and Iran would agree to clear the mines it deployed in the strait to let ships pass freely. In exchange, the U.S. would lift its blockade on Iranian ports and issue some sanctions waivers to allow Iran to sell oil freely. The U.S. official acknowledged that would be a boon to Iran's economy, but said it would also give significant relief to the global oil market.The U.S. official said the faster the Iranians clear the mines and let shipping resume, the faster the blockade will be lifted.The official said Trump's key principle in the agreement is "relief for performance."Iran wanted funds unfrozen immediately and permanent sanctions relief, but the U.S. side said that would only happen after tangible concessions were made, according to the official.Nuclear issues still to be negotiatedThe draft MOU includes commitments from Iran to never pursue nuclear weapons and to negotiate over a suspension of its uranium enrichment program and the removal of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the U.S. official said.According to two sources with knowledge, Iran gave the U.S. through the mediators verbal commitments about the scope of the concessions it's willing to make on suspending enrichment and giving up the nuclear material.The U.S. would agree to negotiate over lifting sanctions and unfreezing Iranian funds during the 60-day period — though those steps would only be implemented as part of a final agreement that is verifiably implemented.U.S. forces that were mobilized in recent months would stay in the region during the 60-day period and only withdraw if a final deal is reached.The intrigue: The draft MOU also makes clear that the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon would end.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern about that condition during a phone call with Trump on Saturday, an Israeli official said. He also expressed concerns about other aspects of the deal, but made his case in a respectful and deferential way, a U.S. official said.The U.S. official said it would not be a "one-sided ceasefire" and if Hezbollah tried to rearm or instigate attacks, Israel would be allowed to take action to prevent it. "If Hezbollah behaves, Israel will behave.""Bibi has his domestic considerations, but Trump has the interests of the U.S. and the global economy to think about," the U.S. official said, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.How it happenedPresident Trump sounded out several Arab and Muslim leaders about the deal in a conference call on Saturday, and all said they support it, three sources familiar with the call said. That included the UAE's hawkish president, Mohammed bin Zayed, according to the U.S. official. Also on the call were the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan, all of which have been involved in the mediation efforts.The Pakistanis have been the primary mediator, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, who was in Tehran on Friday and Saturday in an effort to get the deal across the line.Trump has been wavering in recent days between pushing forward with the deal and launching a massive wave of strikes against Iran. As of Saturday evening, he was leaning toward a diplomatic solution.What to watch: The White House hopes the final differences will be resolved in the coming hours and that a deal will be announced on Sunday, the U.S. official said. The official said it's possible the deal won't even last the full 60 days if the U.S. believes Iran is not serious about nuclear negotiations. On the other hand, the U.S.
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