Trump Declares Iran Deal ‘Complete’ After a Weekend of Mixed Messages

The president said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen Friday. Other details remain unclear.

President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that keeping Iran from having a nuclear weapon is one of the United States’ main goals — though Iran has maintained for decades that it has no plans to build or acquire any such weapons. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo

President Donald Trump announced Sunday night that a deal with Iran “is now complete” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — though he did not reveal any other details and Iran still has yet to confirm the completion of any agreement.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote Sunday on Truth Social. “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”

He later clarified that the strait would reopen Friday when a deal is set to be signed at a ceremony in Switzerland.