Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come in 2-3 Days, Reopening Hormuz and Barring Nuclear Arms
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Updated · CNN · Jun 9
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Come in 2-3 Days, Reopening Hormuz and Barring Nuclear Arms
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jun 9
Summary
Two to three days is Trump’s latest timeline for a US-Iran deal that he said would end the conflict, immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and block Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Trump said Iran and Israel had agreed through him to stop firing after fresh strikes Sunday and Monday, though both sides signaled they were ready to resume attacks.
Israel remains a key complication: Netanyahu halted a planned major strike on Tehran after Trump’s intervention, but said operations in Lebanon would continue despite Iranian warnings that such attacks could trigger renewed retaliation.
Iranian officials have publicly said major obstacles still remain over uranium enrichment, the nuclear program and deep mistrust of Washington, undercutting Trump’s claim that there are no sticking points.
Separately, Trump said the crew of a US Army helicopter reported down near the Strait of Hormuz were safe, while the US blockade of Iranian ports and heavy Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases continue.
With US oil reserves near a 40-year low, can a 'total victory' over Iran be won without major economic fallout?
As Israel defies US calls for restraint in Lebanon, is the path to a regional peace deal collapsing?
Iran demands control of the world's most vital oil chokepoint. Is this the ultimate price for peace?
Locked Down: The 2026 US-Israel-Iran Conflict, Strait of Hormuz Blockade, and Worldwide Economic Turmoil
Overview
As of June 2026, the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is stuck in a stalemate, with a shaky ceasefire holding for over three months. Iran keeps a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly closed, causing severe disruptions to global shipping and trade. In response, the U.S. has blockaded Iranian ports, leading to a spike in global energy prices. These rising costs are creating major political problems for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, especially with elections approaching. The ongoing deadlock and economic strain highlight the unresolved tensions and the difficulty of reaching a final agreement.