WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran are close to finalising a major peace agreement, as international and Iranian media reports revealed details of a proposed framework involving ceasefire arrangements, sanctions relief and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Consults Regional Leaders
In a statement posted on Truth Social, President Trump said extensive consultations were held with regional leaders, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE, Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye, and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, among others.
According to Trump, the talks focused on a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at securing peace with Iran. The agreement has “largely been negotiated”, with final details still under discussion before an official announcement, he added.
Axios Reports Draft Framework
Axios reported that the proposed agreement includes extending the current 60-day ceasefire and keeping the Strait of Hormuz fully open without restrictions. The draft framework could allow Iran to freely export oil through easing sanctions, while Washington may lift restrictions on Iranian ports. Negotiations aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear programme would continue, with assurances from Tehran that it would never seek nuclear weapons.
Iranian Media Outlines Key Clauses
Iranian media outlets reported that a key clause states neither the US and its allies nor Iran and its allies would launch attacks against one another. Tasnim News Agency reported that the framework also calls for ending conflicts across multiple fronts, including Lebanon, with Israel required to halt military operations there. A separate 30-day phase could address issues linked to the Strait of Hormuz, while nuclear negotiations would continue over a 60-day period. However, Tasnim noted that Tehran has not yet accepted any practical measures concerning its nuclear programme.
Trump Confirms Israel Talks
Trump also confirmed he separately spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the conversation “went very well.” The New York Times reported that Iran’s enriched
