Trump Holds White House Meeting on Iran Ceasefire — SkimNews
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A ceasefire extension, while addressing immediate supply concerns, may reinforce the perception that the Strait of Hormuz's closure is a viable leverage point in future negotiations.
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- Trump held a White House Situation Room meeting with advisers to consider a deal that would extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran said the agreement had not been finalised, maintaining that negotiations were still pending.
- Trump announced he was looking to make a “final determination” on the deal, and a senior administration official confirmed the roughly two‑hour meeting with national security aides concluded.
- Marco Rubio met with Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar at the State Department on May 29, 2026, as talks to end the war with Iran continued.
- U.S. and Iranian negotiators edged toward a 60‑day ceasefire extension, but the deal remained pending Trump’s approval, according to AFP on May 28, 2026.
Why it matters: Reopening the Hormuz corridor could ease the tight U.S. crude supply, boosting shipping firms and lowering fuel costs for American consumers, while Iran loses leverage over the oil flow.
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