US President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Washington would terminate diplomatic negotiations with Iran immediately if Tehran imposes tolls on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions hours after mediators announced a 60-day roadmap toward a final peace deal. Trump’s ultimatum came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Gulf capitals to reassure allies over the US–Iran framework agreement, while Iranian officials hailed the deal as a “declaration of US defeat” and scrambled to understand the president’s negotiating tactics.

Speaking in Washington, Trump confirmed that Iran had assured the US there would be “no tolls, insurance costs, or charges of any kind” for ships passing through the strategic waterway . He reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz is now open and vowed to take “whatever action is necessary” if Iran violates the agreement, adding that Tehran will never possess nuclear weapons. The president also criticised NATO allies for failing to support the US during the Iran conflict, stating they “were not there for us.”

Iran’s key negotiator, meanwhile, framed the framework deal as a triumph over Washington. “This is America’s declaration of defeat,” the official told reporters in Tehran, echoing earlier claims by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that the agreement marked a historic victory for Iran . Baffled Iranian diplomats were reportedly studying Trump’s *The Art of the Deal* to decipher his aggressive negotiating style, which has oscillated between threats to “bomb the s*** out of them” and sudden concessions .

The framework agreement, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, includes a direct communication line and a de-confliction cell to prevent incidents, with technical talks set to resume next week . A joint statement outlined a 60-day timeline for a final peace deal, though Swiss media described the pact as a “defeat for Trump,” noting that the war in the Middle East had ended in failure for the US .

Rubio sought to ease Gulf allies’ concerns during his regional tour, reaffirming US security commitments and praising the UAE’s resilience against Iranian attacks . He also stressed that Washington would negotiate directly with Lebanon on Israel-related issues, separate from the US–Iran talks, and warned that any investment in Iran would hinge on progress on security matters .

The Senate’s symbolic 50–48 vote on a War Powers Resolution to end hostilities against Iran arrived too late to alter the interim peace agreement, which is already in effect under the 60-day ceasefire . Meanwhile, Iran pushed back against US claims that unfrozen assets might be used to purchase American agricultural products, as hardliners in Tehran voiced sharp opposition to the proposal .

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Baffled Iranian negotiators are reading Trumps The Art of the Deal to try and understand why he threatens to "bomb the s*** out of them" while negotiating ceasefire Baffled Iranian diplomats are reading Donald Trumps book, The Art of the Deal, in an attempt to understand his aggressive and often erratic negotiation strategy.

dailymail · 9 days ago

Deal with Iran, Alan Greenspan, Reflecting Pool algae Welcome to our press review of events in the United States. Every Wednesday we look at how the Swiss media have reported and reacted to three major stories in the US – in politics, finance and science. There are only ten days to go before the United States turns 250. Ten days is a long time in politics, especially when Donald Trump is involved, but will it be enough to clean up the most controversial reflecting pool in the world? Help us improve the press review As a reader of our weekly press review, your feedback is important to us. Please take two minutes to answer a short survey and help us improve our journalism. This survey is anonymous and all data is confidential. 👉 [Take the survey] Last week US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an agreement aiming to end the war. Swiss newspapers see it as a defeat for Trump. The war against Iran has ended in failure for the US, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) wrote on Saturday. Theres no longer ...

swissinfo · 9 days ago

Why the Iran Deal Might Endure Both Washington and Tehran need it.

foreignpolicy.com · 9 days ago

Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

aljazeera · 9 days ago

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aljazeera · 9 days ago

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france24 · 9 days ago

Tehran labels framework deal US defeat as Trump threatens to halt talks Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a declaration of US defeat, while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.

euronews · 9 days ago

Iran Pushes Back Against Trumps Claims About Frozen Assets Amid Anger From Hard-Liners Iran has pushed back against US claims that any frozen Iranian assets released under a framework deal would be used to buy American agricultural products but stopped short of ruling it out, as the proposal sparked a sharp backlash from the countrys hard-liners.

radio free europe · 9 days ago

Iran: Kommer inte förhandla om våra robotar Iran och USA förhandlar om fred, men vad de kommer fram till är de oense om.Donald Trump hävdar stora framsteg – Iran förnekar eftergifter.Samtidigt slår Irans president fast en detalj de aldrig kommer att förhandla om.

expressen · 9 days ago

IAEA says Iran nuclear inspections to proceed despite objections International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Wednesday that nuclear inspections in Iran will proceed under the recently signed US-Iran accord, rejecting Tehrans denials that it agreed to such measures during a news conference in Japan.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

China hails US-Iran Islamabad pact as positive signal Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters in Beijing that the US-Iran Islamabad Understanding sends a "positive signal" and should be jointly safeguarded, stressing that China advocates dialogue to resolve regional disputes and opposes any threat or use of force.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Aoun: Lebanon-Israel talks separate from US-Iran negotiations President Joseph Aoun has stated that negotiations with Israel in Washington are on a separate track from the US-Iran talks in Switzerland. He said work is underway to consolidate the ceasefire, followed by Israeli withdrawal, army deployment, reconstruction, and prisoner releases, while pilot zones remain under discussion.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

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yenisafak · 9 days ago

Trump warns Iran talks would end if Hormuz tolls imposed US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that diplomatic negotiations with Iran would terminate immediately if Tehran attempts to collect fees from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such tolls would derail ongoing efforts to address regional tensions.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Întâlnire crucială la Casa Albă. Rutte încearcă să calmeze tensiunile cu Trump înaintea summitului NATO Secretarul general al NATO, Mark Rutte, se întâlneşte miercuri cu preşedintele Donald Trump la Casa Albă, în încercarea de a reduce tensiunile legate de războiul din Iran şi de ameninţările SUA privind retragerea unor trupe din Europa, înaintea summitului crucial al NATO care va avea loc în iulie la Ankara, relatează Reuters.

digi24 · 9 days ago

Trump claims Iran has assured U.S. there wont be tolls on the Strait of Hormuz There will be no tolls, insurance costs, or charges of any kind for ships looking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said.

cnbc · 9 days ago

Netanyahu says Israel must break free from dependence after tensions with Trump administration Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must reduce its reliance on foreign weapons and build independent military capabilities amid disagreements with the Trump administration over the US-Iran agreement. The remarks came after US Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized Israeli ministers for opposing the deal, warning them not to attack the only powerful ally Israel has.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Iranian president arrives in Pakistan on first overseas trip since war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad for his first overseas visit since the US-Israel war began in February. He was welcomed by Pakistans President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif. The visit aims to convey Irans gratitude for Pakistans mediation efforts and to discuss trade, energy, border security, and regional cooperation.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Trump: If Iran violates agreement, Ill do what I have to do President Trump warned that if Iran fails to comply with the US-Iran agreement, he will take whatever action is necessary. He confirmed the Strait of Hormuz is now open and emphasized that Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. He also criticized NATO allies for not supporting the US during the Iran conflict, saying they were not there for us.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Lebanese president, US discuss trilateral cell with Iran to cement ceasefire Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio the formation of a trilateral mechanism with Iran to consolidate the fragile ceasefire, with arrangements for the cell currently under study, according to a statement from Beirut.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Trump says Iran wrong to deny agreeing to inspections US President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted that Tehran will allow nuclear inspectors into the country despite its denials, saying the inspectors will arrive "at an appropriate time" while dismissing Iranian claims that contradict Vice President JD Vances announcement of a breakthrough agreement.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Irans president hails Pakistan ties, rules out missile talks Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that recent developments have demonstrated the durability of Tehrans relationship with Islamabad, as he ruled out any negotiations over Irans ballistic missile program during his first overseas trip since the war began.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

US Senate passes War Powers Resolution to end Iran hostilities The Senate voted 50-48 to adopt a nonbinding resolution directing President Trump to end military action against Iran unless Congress authorizes further hostilities. Four Republicans joined Democrats in support. The measure is largely symbolic as the US and Iran have already reached an interim peace agreement mediated by Pakistan and are engaged in technical talks under a 60-day ceasefire.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Ben-Gvir: US very naive on Iran, Israel may act alone against Tehran Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the US very naive for believing Iran will abandon its nuclear program, hinting Israel may act alone against Tehran. He said no circumstances could force Israel to follow a friends dictates. His remarks come amid US-Israel tensions over Lebanon and the ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Rubio: US to deal directly with Lebanon, separate from Iran deal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington will negotiate directly with Lebanons sovereign government on Lebanon-Israel issues, separate from the US-Iran framework. He reaffirmed that Iran cannot charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz under international law, and said any investment in Iran would depend on progress on security issues.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Qatari PM visits Oman after Iran-Hormuz talks as mediation continues Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani arrived in Muscat for talks following a new agreement between Oman and Iran on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The visit comes as Qatar continues its mediating role between Tehran and Washington toward a lasting peace agreement.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

US-Iran technical talks to resume next week: Pakistan Pakistans Foreign Ministry says technical-level negotiations between Washington and Tehran will restart early next week following a temporary break, as mediators work to implement the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at securing a final peace deal within 60 days.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Iran speaker: Ending Lebanon war as vital as ending conflict at home Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Wednesday that a ceasefire in Lebanon carries equal weight with ending hostilities in Iran, speaking at an Islamic parliamentary summit in Azerbaijan as regional peace talks continue under a recent US-Iran memorandum.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Rubio meets UAE president, reaffirms US security commitment after Iran war US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to reaffirm US security commitments following the Iran war. They discussed safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and Rubio praised the UAEs resilience against Iranian attacks.

yenisafak · 9 days ago

Iran boasts Trumps war deal is Americas declaration of defeat after Donald rages at US Senates meaningless vote demanding an end to the conflict Iran has boasted that the deal it is signing with the US to end the Middle East war is Americas declaration of defeat.

dailymail · 9 days ago