Trump plans to REOPEN Strait of Hormuz in nearly final Iran deal

Trump Pushes Toward Iran Deal as Johnson Says Reopening Hormuz Could Ease Pressure at Home

President Trump is moving toward what he described as a nearly completed agreement to end the Iran war, a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, begin a new phase of nuclear negotiations and potentially ease economic pressure on American consumers heading into a politically critical midterm season.

The details remain incomplete, and the final terms have not yet been publicly released. But according to emerging reports discussed on Fox News, the framework would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, continued talks over Iran’s nuclear program and the future of its uranium stockpile, and a 60-day window to resolve the most sensitive elements of the agreement.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, appearing from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, said he had spoken with Trump late the previous night and described the president as “resolute” in his central demand: Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

“I’m very confident,” Johnson said when asked whether Trump could accomplish that goal. “He’s as resolute as he’s been from the beginning.”

The possible agreement comes after weeks of military tension, diplomatic maneuvering and economic uncertainty. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors, has been at the center of the crisis. Any sustained disruption there can ripple quickly through oil markets, raising transportation costs and, eventually, prices for ordinary Americans.

That connection was not lost on Johnson. He framed the potential reopening of the strait not only as a foreign-policy win, but also as a domestic economic development that could help bring down gas and grocery prices.

“We’ll get the Strait of Hormuz reopened, which will be great for gas prices here and stability around the world,” Johnson said.

The speaker’s comments reflected the broader political stakes of the moment. For the White House and congressional Republicans, an Iran deal that lowers energy prices without allowing Tehran to keep a pathway to a nuclear weapon would be a major victory. It would allow Trump to argue that his administration used pressure, not open-ended war, to restore stability. It would also give Republicans a powerful economic message heading into the midterms.

Johnson repeatedly linked foreign policy to kitchen-table concerns. He argued that the administration and House Republicans had spent the year focused on affordability, tax cuts and lowering the cost of living. In his telling, the conflict with Iran interrupted an economic recovery that was beginning to take hold.

“When this settles out, gas prices come back down to earth,” Johnson said. “That means your grocery prices come down again because of transport costs and all the rest.”

That argument is likely to become a central Republican message if the agreement is finalized. Gas prices are among the most visible economic indicators for voters. Even when presidents do not control them directly, they are often judged by them. A drop in fuel costs before the midterms could help Republicans claim that their policies are improving daily life for American families.

Asked whether prices could fall soon enough to help Republicans politically, Johnson was emphatic.

“Yes, we’ve got plenty of runway,” he said. He also expressed confidence that Republicans have stronger candidates, a fundraising advantage and a path to expanding their House majority.

The optimism came amid an unusual backdrop. Johnson was speaking from one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, where hundreds of thousands of fans had gathered for Memorial Day weekend festivities. The setting offered a sharp contrast to the gravity of the subjects under discussion: Iran, political violence, the economy and the midterms.

Johnson leaned into that contrast, describing the event as a celebration of freedom and American life. He noted the Memorial Day tributes planned at the speedway, including taps and the national anthem, and said the holiday weekend was a reminder of what government is supposed to protect.

“What a fitting way to kick off the summer season,” he said, adding that the country would honor those who gave “the ultimate sacrifice” in defense of freedom.

Still, the Iran negotiations remained the dominant topic. Trump’s reported agreement is expected to allow 60 days for negotiators to complete the more technical details. The most important unresolved question is Iran’s nuclear capability. Reports have suggested that the regime may have agreed, at least in principle, to give up part of its uranium stockpile, though the exact terms remain unclear.

For Trump, the nuclear issue is the central measure of success. The administration has repeatedly said that Iran cannot be permitted to possess a nuclear weapon. Any agreement that leaves Tehran with a credible path to one would face immediate criticism from hawks in Washington, from Israeli officials and from some of Trump’s own allies.

Johnson, however, appeared confident that Trump would not accept a weak deal. He said the president’s “number one condition” has been clear from the beginning.

That confidence will be tested once the terms are public. A deal that reopens Hormuz but delays the nuclear issue could be vulnerable to attack. A deal that includes sanctions relief before Iran makes concrete nuclear concessions could also draw fire from Republicans who have long accused Tehran of using negotiations to buy time.

But Johnson suggested that the broader diplomatic environment favors Trump. He said regional countries are following American leadership because they trust Trump’s approach and understand the need for stability.

The list of countries involved in recent discussions reportedly includes several major regional players. Their support matters because the Gulf states are directly exposed to any Iranian retaliation. They want the strait open and energy markets stable, but they also want Iran contained. A durable agreement would need to satisfy both concerns.

The domestic political conversation quickly widened beyond Iran. The Fox hosts also asked Johnson about reports of shots fired near the White House and the broader climate of political violence. Johnson said the country is living in a heightened threat environment and that threats against public officials have become increasingly common.

He said he had spoken with Trump late the previous night, though the reported security incident was not part of their conversation. Johnson described Trump as accepting personal risk as part of the responsibility of the presidency.

“You know, he accepts it as part of the responsibility, the duty of the job, the risk of the job,” Johnson said.

The speaker then shifted blame toward overheated political rhetoric, arguing that demonizing opponents can inflame unstable individuals. He specifically criticized Democrats for calling Trump and Republicans threats to democracy or comparing them to extremists.

“We need to turn the temperature down in this country,” Johnson said.

That argument has become a frequent Republican response to episodes of political violence or threats. Democrats, for their part, have often accused Trump and his allies of using inflammatory language of their own. But Johnson’s message was clear: he believes the political climate has become dangerously charged and that elected officials have a responsibility to lower the temperature.

The interview also touched on the Democratic Party’s internal review of its 2024 defeat. Johnson dismissed the need for an “autopsy,” saying the reasons for Democratic losses were already obvious. He argued that voters rejected open borders, progressive cultural policies, diversity and equity initiatives, and what he described as weakness on the world stage.

“The American people took those opinions to the ballot box,” Johnson said.

He predicted that Democrats would continue moving left, a trend he said would benefit Republicans in November. His language was blunt and partisan, describing the Democratic Party as increasingly dominated by the far left.

The exchange underscored how Republicans intend to campaign: on affordability, border security, cultural backlash, foreign-policy strength and public safety. The potential Iran deal fits into that strategy if it can be presented as proof that Trump can restore stability abroad while lowering costs at home.

The challenge is that foreign policy rarely unfolds cleanly on a political calendar. A preliminary agreement could be announced within days, but implementation could take weeks or months. Iran may dispute parts of the deal. Questions over uranium, sanctions relief, inspections and enforcement could linger. A single provocation in the Strait of Hormuz could unsettle the entire process.

That is why the agreement’s final language will matter. Reopening the strait is one thing. Ensuring that Iran cannot use it as leverage again is another. Beginning talks on the nuclear program is one thing. Requiring Tehran to give up the material and infrastructure needed for a weapon is another.

Johnson’s confidence rests on Trump’s willingness to walk away from a bad deal. The president has often portrayed himself as a negotiator who uses pressure to extract better terms. Supporters say that approach has brought Iran closer to concessions. Critics warn that Iran may still be trying to preserve leverage while gaining economic relief.

The next phase will reveal which interpretation is right.

For now, Republicans are already preparing to frame the emerging agreement as part of a broader story: Trump leading abroad, energy prices easing at home and congressional Republicans positioned to expand their majority. Johnson’s remarks from the speedway connected those themes in a way designed for an American audience entering summer with inflation, security and global instability still on its mind.

The Memorial Day setting gave the conversation a patriotic cast. Johnson spoke of sacrifice, freedom and national strength. The hosts pointed to the fans, the RVs, the race and the sense of ordinary Americans gathering despite high prices and political anxiety.

The implicit message was that Americans want government to do its job: keep the country safe, avoid unnecessary wars, lower costs and preserve the freedom to live normal lives.

Whether the Iran deal can help deliver that remains uncertain.

If Trump succeeds in reopening Hormuz, limiting Iran’s nuclear program and preventing a broader war, the agreement could become a major foreign-policy achievement. If the deal falters or appears to give Tehran too much, it could become a liability. If energy prices fall, Republicans will claim vindication. If they do not, the political benefit may fade quickly.

Johnson is betting on the first outcome. He said Republicans have “plenty of runway” before the midterms and expressed confidence that voters will reward the party for its economic and security agenda.

But the immediate decision rests not with Congress, but with the negotiators working through the final details of the Iran agreement.

The deal, by Trump’s account, is largely negotiated. The strait may reopen. The uranium question may move into a 60-day process. Regional allies appear supportive. The speaker is confident.

Now the administration must prove that the agreement does what Trump has promised from the start: end the war without leaving Iran on the road to a nuclear weapon.