Trump says US will destroy Iran's nuclear material after deal

President Donald Trump announced a potential deal with Iran, stating it would be signed Sunday and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's foreign ministry indicated the document would be signed in the coming days, not Sunday, introducing uncertainty. A senior Trump administration official expressed confidence that a deal to end the war with Iran could be signed soon. The reported agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions on Iranian shipping and the removal of enriched uranium stockpiles.

Earlier, President Trump reportedly halted a US military plan for a ground operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium. This decision was reportedly made due to concerns over severe retaliation, prolonged conflict, and potential US casualties. The plan was considered even as Trump pursued diplomatic talks with Iran. Iran's embassy in New Delhi has denied US President Donald Trump's claims of an Iranian drone attack on Indian ships, calling them "simply baseless." The embassy stated the US is attempting to divert attention from its own military strikes on merchant vessels in the Gulf of Oman, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors.

Shipowners are closely monitoring developments regarding a potential US-Iran peace deal and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. Some owners express caution due to past failed resolutions and recent risks, while others anticipate a surge in traffic and oil supply if the waterway fully reopens. The US administration official stated that the deal could be signed in the coming days.