Trump Announces Progress on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

On Saturday, President Donald Trump revealed that a peace agreement involving the U.S., Iran, and several regional partners is “largely negotiated,” hinting at the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

This announcement stemmed from discussions Trump had in the Oval Office with leaders from the Middle East, as well as a subsequent call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The president mentioned that a “memorandum of understanding” with Iran had been reached in principle.

Attendees of the meetings included prominent figures such as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Qatar’s Emir, among others from Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.

Trump stated, “The agreement has been largely negotiated and is subject to finalization between the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and various other countries.” He also indicated that they are actively discussing the final details, which will be shared soon.

In his remarks, he emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz would be part of the agreement, thanking those involved for their focus on this issue.

This announcement followed Trump’s earlier warning regarding the urgency of reaching a deal, stating that he would “go on a rampage” if one was not achieved. He expressed that either he would intensify pressure or sign a favorable deal, noting the divided opinions on how to approach the situation.

Trump highlighted that before an agreement could be finalized, crucial matters, particularly Iran’s nuclear activities and enriched uranium reserves, needed to be addressed.

Just last month, the U.S., Israel, and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire, although military actions continued, with U.S. forces tightening their grip on Iranian port access in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a report from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) early on Saturday, they noted the blockade of 100 merchant ships likely inflicted considerable economic strain on the Iranian regime. CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper commended the effectiveness of U.S. service members in implementing the blockade.

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned during a visit to India that “progress has been made,” suggesting a potential deal could be on the horizon. He reiterated key demands: Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, the Strait must be opened without tolls, and Iran needs to relinquish its enriched uranium.

Rubio highlighted that Trump’s strategy is to address such issues through diplomatic means, expressing hope for a resolution via constructive talks in the near future.