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Trump says framework of Iran deal ‘largely negotiated,’ with provision to reopen strait
- Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopening under emerging deal.
- Pakistan reports encouraging progress in Iran-US negotiations.
- Agreement to allow Iran to manage Strait of Hormuz, says report.
US President Donald Trump wrote on Saturday that a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal with Iran is “largely negotiated,” as both countries and mediators in Pakistan reported progress.
Trump posted on social media that the emerging agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping passage whose closure upended global energy markets after the conflict started in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
Trump did not say what else would be included in an agreement. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump said.
Iran’s Fars news agency reported early on Sunday that the agreement would allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. It said Trump’s assertion that an agreement was nearly final was “inconsistent with reality.”
Iran had said earlier on Saturday that it was working toward a memorandum of understanding laying out an approach to ending the war after its top officials met with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the negotiations had resulted in “encouraging” progress towards a final understanding. Two Pakistani sources involved in negotiations said the deal being negotiated is “fairly comprehensive to terminate the war.”
Sources have told Reuters the proposed framework would unfold in three stages: formally ending the war, resolving the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and launching a 30-day window for negotiations on a broader agreement, which can be extended.
Earlier on Saturday, Trump told Axios that he expected to decide on Sunday whether to resume attacks on Iran. “Either we reach a good deal or I’ll blow them to a thousand hells,” Axios quoted him as saying.
One of the Pakistani sources said there was no guarantee the US would accept the memorandum; if it does, it would lead to further talks after the Eid holiday ends on Friday.
Trump to speak with Middle East leaders
Trump, whose approval ratings have been hit by the war’s impact on energy prices for US consumers, said on Friday he would not attend his son’s wedding this weekend, citing Iran among the reasons he planned to stay in Washington.
Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that he had a phone call on Saturday with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. Axios reported that the leaders encouraged Trump to agree to the emerging framework.
Pakistan has aimed to narrow differences between Iran and the US after weeks of war have left the vital Hormuz waterway closed to most shipping despite a nervous ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier on Saturday reiterated Trump’s terms for ending the fighting. “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. The straits need to be open without tolls. They need to turn over their enriched uranium.”
Rubio, who is visiting India, said some progress had been made and work was continuing.
“Even as I speak to you now, there’s some work being done. There is a chance that, whether it’s later today, tomorrow, in a couple days, we may have something to say,” Rubio told reporters in New Delhi.
US Vice President JD Vance returned to the White House on Saturday afternoon, cutting short a trip to Ohio.
Iran denies it is pursuing nuclear weapons and says it has a right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes. It has demanded supervision of the strait, an end to the US blockade on its ports and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
“The trend this week has been towards a reduction in disputes, but there are still issues that need to be discussed through mediators. We will have to wait and see where the situation ends in the next three or four days,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei.
Baghaei said the issue of the US blockade on Iran’s shipping was important, but that its priority was ending the threat of new US attacks and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, where Iran-allied Hezbollah is fighting Israeli troops who have moved into the south.
CDF Munir left Tehran on Saturday after talks with Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Qalibaf said Iran would pursue its “legitimate rights,” both on the battlefield and through diplomacy, but added that it could not trust “a party that has no honesty at all,” an allegation Iran has made several times before.
He said Iran’s armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire and that, if the US “foolishly restarts the war,” the consequences would be “more forceful and bitter” than at the start of the conflict.
Despite weeks of conflict, Iran has preserved its stockpile of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium as well as missile, drone and proxy capabilities.
QUETTA: At least four people sustained injuries when a blast occurred near the railway track close to Chaman Phatak in Quetta on Sunday, according to police officials.
A train suffered partial damage in the blast, while 10 vehicles parked in the area were also damaged. The impact of the explosion shattered the windows and glass panels of nearby buildings.
Following the incident, an emergency was declared in government hospitals across Quetta, with doctors and medical staff summoned to handle the situation.
Railway authorities said the Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express was stopped at Quetta Railway Station after the blast as a precautionary measure.
Babar Yousafzai, the spokesperson to the home minister, said that all relevant institutions have been placed on high alert following an explosion in the city.
He urged the public not to gather near the blast site to ensure safety and allow emergency teams to carry out rescue operations without obstruction.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
Selena Gomez is getting a lot of attention after reports claimed that she may star in a new adult film by Brady Corbet called The Origin of the World.
The upcoming movie is already creating discussion in Hollywood because of its mature and adult themes.
Reports have also linked actors Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender to the project, although the full cast has not officially been confirmed yet.
According to insider reports, Gomez sees this film as another big step in her acting career.
People close to the singer said that she has been trying for years to move beyond the clean Disney image many fans still connect her with.
However, the reports also added that Gomez wants to take on stronger and more serious roles that can help people see her differently as an actress.
Insiders also believe that she is focused on growing in Hollywood and taking projects that challenge her.
At the same time, many fans became curious about how her husband Benny Blanco feels about the film.
According to the insider, Blanco fully supports the Calm Down hitmaker and is proud of her decision to take on new creative work.
Over the years, Selena has slowly moved toward more mature roles and many people now see this reported project as another major moment in her career journey.
Ashley St Clair is back in the news after reports said that she may be facing eviction while also dealing with an ongoing child support dispute involving billionaire Elon Musk.
St Clair, a conservative influencer, who first became known when she confirmed that Musk is the father of her child born in 2024.
Since then, her personal life has often been discussed all over the social media and news platforms.
Ashley opened up in past interviews and online posts about the challenges of being a single mother, explaining that raising a child on her own brings financial pressure and emotional stress, especially when trying to manage everyday responsibilities.
After confirming Musk’s paternity, the influencer also shared that there were disagreements about financial support, which added to the tension between them.
These claims, however, have mostly come from her side and the Tesla owner has not shared detailed public comments responding to every point.
Recent reports now also suggest that she could be facing eviction, which has brought even more attention to her situation.
Moreover, full official details or court confirmed documents about the eviction have not been publicly shared at this time.
The situation remains part of an ongoing private dispute that occasionally became public through statements and social media posts.
As of now, Ashley St Clair Elon Musk have not released any detailed clarification about the latest claims.
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