Donald Trump said a framework for a possible peace agreement with Iran is now “largely negotiated,” raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease after months of conflict. Trump said discussions are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route that has disrupted oil markets since fighting began earlier this year.
According to reports from Pakistan and Iran, negotiators made progress over the weekend through mediation efforts led by Pakistani officials. Sources familiar with the talks said the proposed agreement could unfold in stages, starting with a formal end to the war, followed by steps to stabilize shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and launch wider negotiations. Iran, however, pushed back against claims that a final agreement is close, calling some reports inaccurate.
Trump also spoke with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Pakistan as pressure grows to avoid another surge in global energy prices. U.S. officials continue to insist that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons and that shipping routes must remain open without restrictions.
Iran says it wants an end to sanctions and the U.S. naval blockade before any broader agreement can move forward. While both sides signaled cautious progress, major disagreements remain unresolved. Officials on both sides expect the next few days to determine whether negotiations continue or tensions rise again.
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