Bolton says Iran outplayed Trump in talks as framework deal fuels questions over sanctions and Hormuz

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton said Iran “played” President Donald Trump in negotiations, arguing Trump accepted a framework agreement to keep Gulf oil flowing and gasoline prices down. He said the deal’s details have not been made public, raising questions about Iran’s uranium enrichment, the scope of sanctions relief and how the Strait of Hormuz would be kept open. The episode is closely tied to oil and gasoline markets, as concerns that the agreement weakens deterrence could heighten fears of supply disruption in the Gulf, he said in an interview with Euronews.