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Trump Says Iran Deal Is Not Even Fully Negotiated Yet Hours After Claiming It Was Largely Done

The president appeared to walk back his own Saturday declaration that an agreement was essentially finalised.

Officials sought to tamp down expectations the MOU would be signed during Memorial Day weekend.

Financial markets reacted positively to news of a potential framework even as both sides cautioned against optimism.

Israeli and Western officials expressed concern that missile capabilities were left out of the deal framework.

Iran warned Monday a ceasefire agreement was not close despite Trump’s weekend declaration it was largely done.

The Secretary of State raised and then managed expectations within hours saying Washington had a backup plan.

Regional officials said the deal would see the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports in parallel with strait opening.

Officials confirmed Iran’s uranium stockpile was on the table though details of disposal would require further talks.

Lapid said Iran’s ballistic missile programme was excluded from talks and the nuclear portion could be worse than the JCPOA.

The president reiterated his frustration at NATO and Gulf partners for not doing enough to secure the Hormuz Strait.