Donald Trump's 80th birthday marked by stalled US‑Iran nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump turned 80 on Sunday and had planned to sign a memorandum with Iran that would end the war between the two nations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced the agreement was ready and would be signed digitally on his birthday, but Iranian officials said their approval would not come until days later, refusing to use the occasion for propaganda.

The deal, described by Iran’s foreign minister as a two‑page document ending the conflict and lifting sanctions, remains ambiguous. The United States claims Iran must meet inspection obligations before receiving frozen assets, while Tehran says the Hormuz shipping lane will stay closed. The stalled agreement has heightened regional tension: Israel launched airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, targeting Hezbollah positions, and Iranian officials accused the U.S. of failing to honor its commitments.

Trump’s birthday celebrations also featured an unprecedented UFC event on the White House lawn, but the hoped‑for diplomatic breakthrough was eclipsed by the continuing disputes over the nuclear program and regional security.