The United States and Iran have shown fresh signs of progress in their negotiations, moving closer to a potential deal after more than a month of stalemate. Both parties are now discussing a framework agreement that could open the door to a wider pact covering ceasefire arrangements, regional security, and future resolution of major disputes.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a deal with Iran has been largely negotiated, including a key element involving the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that the agreement is still subject to final approval by the involved parties and mediating nations, with the remaining details currently under discussion and expected to be revealed soon.
Trump added that he held a call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain to review the proposed deal. He also confirmed a separate conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister on the matter.
From the Iranian perspective, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagay confirmed that Tehran is in the final stages of completing a memorandum of understanding with the United States. Speaking to Iranian media, Bagay voiced optimism that a full agreement could be finalized within the next 30 to 60 days.
“Our intention has been to draft a memorandum of understanding first like a framework agreement containing 14 points,” Bagay explained. “We want this to include the main issues required for ending the imposed war and other issues of essential importance to us. Then over a reasonable time span between 30 to 60 days details are discussed and ultimately a final agreement is reached. We are at the stage of finalizing this memorandum of understanding.”
Bagay made it clear that Iran’s nuclear program is not on the table in the current talks. Tehran is instead focusing on ending the war across all fronts, including Lebanon.
“At this stage, we will not discuss the details of the nuclear issue,” Bagay said. “We know that our nuclear issue has served as a pretext for two wars of aggression against the Iranian people. Furthermore, we have already suffered illegal attacks during nuclear negotiations. This is why we have decided responsibly and wisely to prioritize an urgent issue for all of us, ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.”
Iran has pushed back against Trump’s statement regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the deal. Iranian media reports indicate that Tehran has agreed to restore the number of ships passing through the waterway to pre-war levels, while continuing to maintain full control over the strategic passage.
In a related development, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran. Pezeshkian told Munir that Iran is seeking to restore its legitimate rights in the negotiations with the US, though past experiences have made Tehran extremely cautious.
Munir also met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abazari and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during his visit. Reports suggest he delivered messages from the US side, which included warnings of resuming the war if an agreement is not reached.