Washington keeps pressure on Tehran while Israel’s security remains central to any final agreement.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” though he stressed that the deal is still subject to final approval and finalization.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump said the proposed agreement involves the United States, Iran and several regional countries, with Pakistan playing a mediation role. He added that one major element of the framework would be the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route disrupted by the conflict.
Trump said leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain joined discussions on the proposed deal. The talks reflect a broader regional push to prevent further escalation while securing guarantees against Tehran’s nuclear and maritime threats.
Reports indicate the framework could include a temporary ceasefire period, renewed nuclear negotiations and steps connected to the reopening of Hormuz. However, Iran has continued to signal that major disputes remain, especially over control of the strait and nuclear concessions.
The White House position remains firm: no final deal can allow Iran to preserve a nuclear weapons pathway or continue threatening international shipping. Trump has also said the US blockade will remain until any agreement is properly reached, certified and signed.
For Israel and its allies, the possible breakthrough offers a chance to reduce immediate conflict, but only if Tehran accepts verifiable limits and stops using Hormuz, proxies and nuclear leverage as tools of intimidation.
