[Liz]

As of late May 2026, Pres Trump was effectuating a, “largely negotiated”
agreement with Iran that he characterizes as a “total and complete victory”.

This follows a ceasefire in a conflict that began Feb 2026.
<><>The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,
<><>with Iran claiming it retains “supervisory management” of the key waterway.

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Based on events as of May 29, 2026 Negotiations Are Ongoing:

President Trump announced a deal was “largely negotiated,” but it faced delays and skepticism over Iran’s compliance regarding nuclear issues and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Differing Perspectives: While Trump called the emerging deal a “total and complete victory”, Iranian media reported that Tehran continued to manage the Strait of Hormuz and did not immediately accept Trump’s key nuclear demands.

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Ceasefire Status: A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan in April 2026 was reported to be on “massive life support” in early May following rejected proposals, though negotiations continued toward late May.

Trump stated the deal would ensure the opening of the strait, but Iran’s state media reported it would remain under their management and that they would manage traffic.

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Upshot: Situation remains fluid with both sides asserting their own narrative
of victory........ and maintaining different interpretations of the deal’s terms.

[Eli Kopter]

In the meantime, the IRGC is not able to pay its surrogates and mercenaries, let alone their own soldiers and sailors. So how long do you think they will fight? Religious fanatics do not respond like normal people do, but there bellies do.

[bert]

or..... there is no deal because there are no negotiations.

There is a war that is being lost by the IRGC because their revenue streams required for existence are all dried up.

President Trump has effectively cut off all the primary import and export paths that are necessary for Iranian existence.