Trump reports progress with Iran and warns Cuba, Minister…

Trump reports progress with Iran and warns Cuba, Minister Araghchi confirms opening of Strait of Hormuz

18.04.2026 12:00 HotInfo

American President Donald Trump declared that the United States is very close to concluding a peace agreement with Iran and that there are no longer any fundamental points of contention between the parties. According to Trump, Iran agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely and will not receive its frozen funds from the United States. Trump also emphasized that Iranian uranium will definitely be moved to the United States, indicating that the US would assist with its extraction. svet.sme.sk ↗ sme.sk ↗

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains fully open to all commercial vessels for the duration of the ceasefire in the Middle East. However, Trump immediately responded that the American blockade of Iranian ports continues. Should a peace agreement with Iran not be reached, the United States will continue to blockade Iranian ports, and Trump indicated that he might not extend the ceasefire. SITA ↗ pravda.sk ↗

Trump also criticized NATO, calling the allies cowards who are treating the US very badly. Donald Trump's administration also extended the exemption allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is quietly intensifying preparations for possible military operations against Cuba, which Trump addressed in his speech. Cuba attempted to deliver a secret letter to the American president outside standard diplomatic channels, but according to available information, the plan failed right from the start. Negotiations between the US and Iran are expected to continue over the coming weekend. novinky.cz ↗ pluska.sk ↗