Ali Al-Thawadi
Coverage of Ali Al-Thawadi in the Nexus archive.
- What's in the Iran deal Trump says he's ready to sign
The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, sanctions relief for Iran based on compliance, and a 60-day ceasefire extension for nuclear negotiations. The deal requires final approval, particularly from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and details a framework for addressing Iran's enriched uranium stockpile under a potential second accord.
- Trump cancels Iran strikes as mediators claim deal close
President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran, claiming Iran's leadership approved a draft agreement to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and initiate 60 days of nuclear program negotiations. While Trump asserted the deal was approved by multiple countries, Iranian officials stated Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei still needed to finalize it. Sources indicated key gaps were resolved during talks between Iranian and Qatari mediators.