Donald Trump has announced that the US naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place until a final agreement with Iran is fully “reached, certified, and signed.” The statement comes despite Trump earlier claiming that a deal with Tehran had already been “largely negotiated.” In fresh Truth Social posts, Trump insisted negotiations are moving in an “orderly and constructive manner” but warned there would be “no rush” to finalize any agreement. The developments come amid conflicting reports over Iran’s nuclear programme.