President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that negotiations regarding a deal with Iran and several allied nations are “largely negotiated,” which hints that the contentious 84-day war might be coming to an end.
In a letter, Trump mentioned that they are on the verge of finalizing this deal after “very good discussions” with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.
“The agreement is largely negotiated and is subject to finalization between the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and various other countries,” Trump stated. He also shared that he had a productive call with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu.
He added that the final details of the agreement are “currently being discussed” and will be revealed soon.
Trump also noted that one of the key components of the agreement may involve opening the Strait of Hormuz.
This significant announcement comes after extensive diplomatic efforts and military pressure amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Earlier, in an interview with Axios, Trump expressed uncertainty about whether to proceed with the deal, saying he was “50-50” on signing it or resuming combat operations. However, following discussions with Arab leaders, a regional diplomat characterized the talks as “very positive,” indicating strong support for the progress made by Trump.
As U.S. military actions intensify in the region, U.S. Central Command has recently highlighted the rerouting of 100 commercial ships as part of a weeks-long naval blockade aimed at applying economic pressure on Iran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously indicated that progress was being made in negotiations, emphasizing that any resolution would require Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and cease enrichment of uranium.
This story is ongoing, and updates will follow as new information becomes available.
