Trump says he is not seeking extension of framework agreement with Iran

President Donald Trump said Monday that he is not seeking an extension of June’s framework agreement with Iran towards ending the war, while claiming the US has established “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. “No,” Trump replied when asked by reporters whether he was seeking an extension of the deal with Iran, reached in June with Pakistani mediation. His remarks came as a 60-day negotiating period neared its end without a comprehensive agreement, which the framework deal was meant to facilitate. The deadline stems from how the June deal established a window for negotiations toward a broader settlement. Asked whether the two sides are closer to reaching a final agreement under the framework deal, Trump said Iran […]