Trump claimed that a basic US-Iran agreement had been reached and that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened, but Iran countered that it would remain under Iranian control.

On May 24th, Cailian Press reported that US President Trump posted on social media on the afternoon of May 23rd (Eastern Time) stating that the US and Iran had essentially reached an agreement. Trump mentioned speaking with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and the Pakistani Army Chief of Staff to discuss the Iranian issue and matters related to a "memorandum of understanding for peace." Trump claimed an agreement between the US and Iran was essentially reached, awaiting finalization by the US, Iran, and relevant Islamic countries. He also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The final stages and details of the agreement are under discussion and will be announced soon. Trump added that, in addition to many other provisions, the Strait of Hormuz will also be opened. However, Iran has stated that US President Trump's latest social media post regarding the "opening of the Strait of Hormuz" is "incomplete." According to the latest exchanged texts, even if an agreement is reached, the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be "managed" by Iran. Furthermore, although Iran has agreed to restore the number of ships allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels, this does not mean the strait will return to its pre-war state of "free passage." Iran emphasizes that the management of the Strait of Hormuz, route planning, ship passage times and methods, and licensing authority will remain entirely under Iranian control. Therefore, Trump's statement is incomplete and does not reflect the facts.