Trump says there is "no urgency" to reach a deal with Iran

Le président américain Donald Trump said Sunday that there was "no urgency" to finalize a deal with Iran, as his administration sought to quell speculation about a quick diplomatic breakthrough after several weeks of indirect talks.

Trump indicated on his Truth Social network that the American naval blockade targeting Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz would remain in effect until the official signing of a comprehensive agreement between the two countries.

"Both sides must take their time and reach a satisfactory agreement," he wrote, while stating that he had asked his representatives not to rush the discussions.

These statements contrast with the remarks made the previous day by the American president, who had mentioned a "broadly negotiated" memorandum of understanding that could allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route through which nearly a fifth of the world's oil usually passes.

According to US officials quoted by Reuters, Iran has agreed "in principle" to reopen the strait and get rid of its highly enriched uranium in exchange for a gradual lifting of the US maritime blockade.

Tehran has not officially confirmed this information. However, media outlets close to the Iranian authorities have accused Washington of hindering progress in the talks, particularly on the issue of releasing Iranian assets frozen abroad and lifting economic sanctions.

Negotiations remain complicated by several sensitive issues, including the Iranian nuclear program, US sanctions, and regional tensions involving Iran's allies in the Middle East.

A senior US official indicated that a possible framework agreement could give negotiators about 60 more days to finalize the technical and political details of a definitive agreement.