Trump holds meeting to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

“No money will be exchanged, until further notice,” he said. “Other items, of far less importance, have been agreed to.”

A White House official confirmed to the BBC that the meeting – which was held in the White House’s Situation Room, used for dealing with major crises – had concluded late on Friday. The official provided no further details.

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday that the blockade on Iranian shipping remained in place. It said Iranian vessels were still being prevented from crossing the blockade line and continued to receive warnings from US forces.