US President Donald Trump told AFP on Friday there were “no sticking points” left for a peace deal with Iran, which he said was “very close” as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping.
The positive signals from Washington came as a ceasefire went into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran agreement could have been cleared.
“We’re very close. Looks like it’s going to be very good for everyone. And we’re very close to having a deal,” Trump said in a brief telephone call with AFP from Las Vegas, adding there were “no sticking points at all” left with Tehran.
“The strait’s going to be open, they already are open. And things are going very well,” he added.
