What did Trump claim about US-Iran negotiations just before the US-Israeli strike on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump claimed that negotiations with Iran over an agreement to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz were 'proceeding nicely,' hours before US and Israeli jets struck several Iranian vessels south of Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to local media reports.

What key condition has Iran tied to any potential peace agreement with the US, according to the news?

Iran has demanded an end to hostilities against Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of any peace agreement with the US, and a draft of a potential US-Iran deal reported by Axios includes language ending the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Trump Touts Iran Progress While Hormuz Strike Reports Show Risk

May 25, 2026

US and Israeli jets struck Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening energy supplies despite ongoing US-Iran negotiations. The escalation risks reopening the critical waterway, potentially triggering another global energy shock and inflation spike.

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