President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has agreed to a sweeping set of concessions following recent negotiations, including removing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, committing to keep the critical shipping lane open, and suspending its nuclear program
President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has agreed to a sweeping set of concessions
President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has agreed to a sweeping set of concessions following recent negotiations, including removing sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz, committing to keep the critical shipping lane open, and suspending its nuclear program.
According to the president, Iran has already begun removing sea mines it
The announcement marks a significant development in the aftermath of weeks of conflict and escalating pressure, with Trump describing the outcome as a major strategic breakthrough. “A GREAT AND BRILLIANT DAY FOR THE WORLD!” Trump wrote in a public statement, emphasizing that Iran had “agreed to everything” during a morning call.
According to the president, Iran has already begun removing sea mines it placed in the Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime chokepoint through which roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes. The United States is assisting in the effort, Trump said, signaling a rapid shift from confrontation to cooperation in the region.
“Iran, with the help of the U.S.A., has removed, or is removing, all sea mines,” Trump said.
Negotiations leading to the deal were conducted over the past week following
He also stated that Iran has made a formal commitment to never again close the Strait, a move that would address one of the most significant global economic risks tied to the conflict.
“Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again. It will no longer be used as a weapon against the world,” Trump added.
Securing the waterway has been a central objective of U.S
The Strait of Hormuz has long been viewed as a flashpoint in global energy markets, with any disruption capable of driving sharp increases in oil prices and impacting international trade. Securing the waterway has been a central objective of U.S. policy throughout the conflict.
In addition to maritime commitments, Trump said Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely. According to reporting from Bloomberg correspondent Kate Sullivan, the president described the suspension as “unlimited,” suggesting a more expansive agreement than previous temporary restrictions.
I just spoke to the President on the phone. He said Iran has agreed to an “unlimited” suspension of its nuclear program and that the US is not going to release any frozen Iranian funds.
— Kate Sullivan (@KateSullivanDC) April 17, 2026
The deal also includes provisions related to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Trump said the United States will take control of enriched uranium from key facilities, including Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan—sites that were targeted during earlier U.S. military operations.
The agreement appears to formalize outcomes from those strikes, which the administration has said significantly degraded Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Negotiations leading to the deal were conducted over the past week following a ceasefire agreement. The U.S. delegation included Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, who participated in talks with Iranian officials through regional intermediaries.
Trump credited several countries with helping facilitate the agreement, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United
Trump credited several countries with helping facilitate the agreement, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, reflecting a coordinated diplomatic effort across the region.
The president also addressed broader regional dynamics, stating that the agreement does not extend to Lebanon but that the United States will separately engage on issues involving Hezbollah. He added that Israel would no longer conduct strikes in Lebanon under the current framework.
“Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are prohibited from doing so by the U.S.A.,” Trump said.
The deal follows a period of intense escalation, including a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and earlier military strikes on nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer. Those actions were part of a broader campaign aimed at forcing Iran back to the negotiating table after initial diplomatic efforts stalled.
While the full details of the agreement have not yet been released, the commitments outlined by Trump suggest a significant shift in the strategic landscape. If implemented, the deal would reduce immediate risks to global energy markets while addressing key U.S. objectives related to nuclear proliferation.
However, questions remain about enforcement, verification, and the durability of the agreement over time. Past arrangements with Iran have faced challenges related to compliance and monitoring, and it is not yet clear what mechanisms will be in place to ensure adherence to the new terms.
For now, the administration is framing the outcome as a decisive success, combining military pressure and diplomacy to secure concessions on multiple fronts.
