The Trump administration has decided to keep its military buildup in the Middle East in place, despite signing a new agreement with Iran. This decision underscores Washington’s continued distrust of Iran as the two sides enter a 60-day negotiating period.

Details of the Agreement

According to a senior U.S. official, the plan is to maintain the current force posture during the 60-day negotiations. The agreement contemplates the reduction of military forces in the region upon the agreement of a final deal. The decision means the Pentagon will maintain a military posture that recently included roughly 50,000 troops deployed across the Middle East.

White House officials insisted that any sanctions relief, asset releases, or future concessions would be tied to verification and Iranian performance, not promises alone. The administration expects shipping traffic to increase significantly over the coming days, easing pressure on global energy markets.

Iran’s Next Move

The prospect of renewed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has already reverberated through global markets. Oil prices fell following news of the agreement as traders bet that one of the world’s most important energy choke points could soon return to normal operations.

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