US-Iran war: Donald Trump says agreement with Iran over conflict’s end, Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’

Donald Trump says a potential breakthrough in the Middle East peace talks could be imminent, with the US President revealing an agreement involving Iran and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is being “largely negotiated.”

The US President said negotiations had settled most elements of the memorandum of understanding, with more details to be unveiled soon as final conditions are still being worked through.

“An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,” The President ‌wrote in a post on Truth Social.

“Final aspects and details of the Deal are ‌currently being discussed, and will ⁠be ‌announced shortly.

“In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.”

Mr Trump said it comes after a series of high-level diplomatic calls between the President and leaders across the Middle East.

“I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call with President Mohammed bin Salman Ai Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Ai Nahyan, of the UAE, Emir Tanim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Ai Thani,a dn Minister Ali al-Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President RecepTayyip Erdogan, of Turkiye, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah II, of Jordan and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrian concering the Islamic Republic of Iran,a nd all things related to a memorandum or understanding pertaining to PEACE,” he continued.

Pakistani officials familiar with negotiations told Reuters they anticipated Washington would respond to the proposal within a day.

According to earlier reports by AP, Iran signalled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with the US after Pakistan’s army chief held more talks in Tehran.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that “there’s been some progress made” and “there may be news later today”.

The officials and a diplomat expressed hope that a final decision on the Pakistan-prepared draft could come within 48 hours as both sides review it. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to brief the media.

They said Vice President JD Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner played significant roles in helping bridge remaining gaps, and that Qatar played a key role by sending a senior official to Tehran to support Pakistan’s mediation efforts.

Still, both Iran and the US emphasised their key positions and have warned of the risks of resuming attacks.

Iran state TV quoted Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei as describing the draft as a “framework agreement”.

“We want this to include the main issues required for ending the imposed war and other issues of essential importance to us. Then, over a reasonable time span, between 30 to 60 days, details are discussed and ultimately a final agreement is reached,” he said.

- with AP