24.05.2026 07:40
US President Trump announced that a comprehensive peace agreement with Iran is being prepared and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Iran denied the claim that the strait would be opened for completely free passage. In the talks mediated by Pakistan, the release of Iran's frozen assets and US naval operations came to the forefront. While Iran stated that the nuclear program is excluded from the current negotiations, it was reported that the parties aim to reach a final agreement within 30 to 60 days.
US President Donald Trump announced that a comprehensive agreement to end months of war with Iran is largely ready. Trump stated that if the agreement is finalized, the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. However, the Iranian side objected to Trump's statements, denying the claim that the strait would be fully opened for free passage.
TRUMP: AGREEMENT LARGELY COMPLETED
In a statement on his Truth Social account, Donald Trump said that the agreement between the US, Iran, and other countries has been largely negotiated.
Trump stated, "The agreement between the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and various other countries has been largely negotiated. Final details are being worked on."
According to information in the US press, the drafted memorandum includes ending hostilities with Iran, gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and easing the US blockade on Iranian ports.
It was also reported that the plan includes releasing some of Iran's frozen overseas assets under the agreement.
IRAN'S RESPONSE ON THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The Fars News Agency, known for its close ties to Iran, rejected Trump's statement that "the Strait of Hormuz will be opened," claiming it does not reflect reality.
The report emphasized that Iran has only allowed a return to pre-war ship transit numbers, which does not mean the "full free passage" that existed before the war.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghai also stated that any mechanism regarding the Strait of Hormuz can only be decided between Iran, Oman, and Gulf countries, saying, "The US has no authority in this matter."
IRAN SEPARATES NUCLEAR PROGRAM FROM NEGOTIATIONS
The Tehran administration announced that the priority in current talks is ending the conflict. The Iranian side declared that the nuclear program is excluded from the current negotiation process.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Baghai said the prepared 14-article draft is the initial framework for transitioning to a comprehensive peace agreement.
Baghai stated, "Over the past week, the parties' views have been converging. The goal is to finalize the agreement within 30 to 60 days."
It was noted that the release of Iran's frozen assets and topics related to US naval operations are prominent in the negotiations.
PAKISTAN ASSUMES MEDIATOR ROLE
Pakistan has emerged as a significant mediator in the contacts between Iran and the US. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump's peace efforts, stating that phone calls with regional leaders were positive.
Sharif noted that Trump's meetings with officials from Turkey, Gulf countries, Egypt, Jordan, and Pakistan were "productive for the peace process."
The Pakistani military also described the contacts with Iran as "quite constructive."
TRUMP CALLS ISRAEL
Trump also said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said the conversation was positive and that the final details of the agreement would be clarified soon.
However, it was reported that the Israeli side is cautious about a temporary ceasefire and easing of sanctions. Israeli sources expressed concern that Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles and nuclear program are not sufficiently addressed in the agreement.
It was reported that Netanyahu would hold a security meeting to assess developments.
TRUMP: EITHER THERE'S A DEAL, OR WE DESTROY EVERYTHING
In an interview with Axios, Trump assessed the chance of an agreement with Iran as "50-50."
The US President said the talks could result in a good deal, but failure could bring the military option back to the table.
Trump stated, "Either there's a good deal, or we eliminate them completely."
REPUBLICANS CRITICIZE TRUMP
Allegations that Trump is preparing an agreement with Iran have also sparked debate among Republicans in the US. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo harshly criticized the deal, comparing it to the Iran agreements during the Obama era. Pompeo said, "This approach has nothing to do with the America First policy."
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung responded sharply to Pompeo. Republican Senators Lindsey Graham and Roger Wicker also warned that Iran could gain power in the region. Graham argued that Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz could change the regional power balance, while Wicker said Trump's decision in this process would define his political legacy.
IRAN THREATENS THE US
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf delivered a harsh message to the US. Ghalibaf said, "If Trump makes the mistake of restarting the war, the result will be far more devastating for America than the first day." The Iranian official also stated that the Iranian military is reorganizing during the ceasefire process and that the country will not back down.