
Trump claims Iran nuclear breakthrough as White House advisers split over strikes
TVP World (Poland)—Trump says a deal to de-escalate with Iran is now within reach, crediting personal diplomacy with Gulf leaders for pausing planned military strikes as talks continue through Oman. Tehran has pushed back publicly on the characterization, denying that any agreement has actually been finalized even as both sides describe negotiations as far along. Inside the administration, advisers reportedly remain divided over whether to keep pressing militarily or lock in the diplomatic opening, reflecting uncertainty about how durable the pause really is. Markets have already priced in cautious optimism about the outcome, even as officials on both sides caution the framework could still collapse before anything is signed.
- TVP World (Poland) — Iran state media reportedly describes country as in a 'state of collapse'
- NDTV — notes the Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil supply
- The Hill — credits Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar collectively — not just MBS — with orchestrating the opening
- Guardian — Iran's FM Baqaei: new Hormuz route via Oman close, bypassing north + south corridors
- MercoPress — Tehran publicly denies any deal has actually been reached
- The Straits Times — Trump credits a call with Saudi Crown Prince MBS for the shift; builds on June's 'Islamabad memorandum'
- The Independent (UK) — Trump: halted strike would've been 'biggest attack since World War II'
- The Bulwark — a UAE security adviser reportedly bought a $500M stake in Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Financial
- Semafor — advisers split — some cite dwindling munitions + war-weary voters, others favor pressing on
- Breitbart — Trump announces imminent Iran nuclear deal as peace talks advance
- Reuters — oil prices slid on deal hopes … yen strengthened after intervention