President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that a deal with Iran, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has been 'largely negotiated' after calls with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey (Türkiye), Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Israel [1][2]. Trump stated that the final aspects and details of the agreement are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly, but did not provide a specific timeline [1][2].
The agreement is described as a 'Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE' that still requires finalization by the United States, Iran, and the other countries involved in the talks [1]. Both sources highlight that the deal is intended to end the 84-day war, with a regional official noting that the United States and Iran were closing in on a deal to end the conflict, and that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened while the U.S. would end its blockade of Iran’s ports [1][2]. U.S. Central Command recently announced it had redirected 100 commercial vessels during the maritime blockade of Iranian ports [2].
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the draft as a 'framework agreement,' emphasizing that the focus is on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and that nuclear issues are not part of the current negotiations [1]. However, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, must turn over its highly enriched uranium, and must keep the Strait of Hormuz open without tolls [1][2]. Both Iran and the U.S. have warned of the risks of resuming attacks and disrupting the ceasefire [1].
There is some uncertainty regarding the finalization of the deal. Trump reportedly told Axios he was 'solid 50/50' on whether he would sign the deal or resume combat operations, but after the conference call with Arab leaders, a regional diplomat described the discussions as 'very positive' and said regional leaders were highly supportive of the breakthrough [2]. A regional official cautioned that 'last-minute disputes' could still derail the efforts, and this is not the first time in recent weeks that a deal has been described as close [1].
The agreement reportedly includes an official declaration of the war's end, with two-month negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program to follow, and a 30 to 60 day period to discuss details before a final agreement is reached [1].
CONCLUSION
President Trump's announcement signals a major diplomatic breakthrough, with a deal to end the 84-day war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz reportedly nearing completion. While both sides express optimism, officials caution that last-minute disputes could still arise, and key issues such as Iran's nuclear program remain to be negotiated in the coming months.