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Fez– As diplomatic efforts intensify around the Iran crisis, US President Donald Trump said a new agreement between Washington and Tehran is now “largely negotiated,” raising hopes for a possible easing of tensions in the Gulf region.
The announcement came on Saturday after Trump revealed that discussions involving the US, Iran, and several regional countries had made significant progress, with final details still under negotiation.
According to the US president, the agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime routes for global energy supplies.
In a statement shared on social media, Trump said he had held what he described as a “very good call” with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and other countries regarding a memorandum of understanding focused on regional peace and stability.
“An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization,” Trump wrote, adding that the remaining aspects of the deal would be announced soon.
The comments mark a notable shift in tone after weeks of military escalation and political uncertainty following the conflict that erupted on February 28, when the US and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran.
Tehran responded with attacks targeting Israel and US-allied Gulf states, pushing the region into one of its most serious confrontations in recent years.
Although a ceasefire was reached in early April, tensions have remained high, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has attempted to expand its control over maritime transit.
According to BBC News, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed that talks with Washington had advanced during the past week, though he warned that major disagreements remain unresolved.
Speaking to Iranian state television, Baqaei said both sides were working on a framework agreement built around 14 main points, with further negotiations expected within the next 30 to 60 days.
Despite the cautious optimism, Iranian officials accused the United States of sending mixed signals during the negotiations, reflecting the fragile nature of the diplomatic process.
Trump also revealed that he spoke on Saturday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the conversation as positive.
Israel has remained closely involved in developments surrounding Iran, particularly over concerns linked to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
The US president has repeatedly insisted that any future agreement with Iran must guarantee that the country will never obtain a nuclear weapon.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has emerged as an important intermediary in the negotiations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s efforts to pursue peace and said Islamabad hoped to host another round of talks soon.
The renewed diplomatic momentum comes despite recent reports suggesting that Washington had been considering additional military action against Iran.
Anonymous US officials had reportedly briefed American media on preparations for a possible new wave of strikes, although no final decision had been taken.
Trump himself acknowledged the seriousness of the situation earlier this week, saying the ceasefire was on “massive life support” after rejecting several Iranian demands that he described as “totally unacceptable.”
At the center of the crisis remains the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critical shipping corridor connecting the Gulf to international markets.
Since mid-April, the United States has maintained a blockade targeting Iranian ports, a move Washington says is designed to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
According to US Central Command, American forces have redirected around 100 vessels and blocked commercial access to Iranian ports while still allowing humanitarian aid shipments to pass through the region.
Iran, however, continues to claim military authority over areas surrounding the strait and has insisted that ships crossing the waterway must coordinate with Iranian authorities.
The US and its Gulf allies have rejected those claims, arguing that international navigation rights must remain protected.
While many details of the proposed agreement remain unclear, Trump’s latest statements suggest that both Washington and Tehran may now be searching for a diplomatic exit after months of confrontation that threatened to destabilize the wider Middle East and global energy markets.
