25.05.2026 06:30
Negotiations between the US and Iran have reached a critical stage. A White House official stated that the agreement is not expected to be signed today, but the process is progressing positively. The official conveyed a cautious message, saying, "We are at a very good point, but there is still a possibility that the agreement could collapse." While it is claimed that the parties have reached a consensus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump said that negotiations are ongoing and the deal has not yet been finalized.
New details have emerged regarding the agreement process between the US and Iran. A White House official speaking to US media said the agreement is not expected to be signed today and that the process could be extended by a few more days due to the approval process in Iran.
OFFICIAL'S MESSAGE OF "CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM"
The official stated that some details of the agreement text are still being negotiated, saying, "There are some expressions that are important for us, and some expressions that are important for them." Speaking cautiously about the process, the official said, "We are in a very good place right now, but there is still a possibility of the agreement falling through."
The official noted that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved the general framework of the agreement, adding that whether this will turn into a final text will become clear soon.
NYT: COMPROMISE REACHED ON THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The New York Times, citing a US official, reported that Washington and Tehran have reached a compromise on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The report also stated that Iran has reached an agreement with the US on disposing of enriched uranium, but the deal has not yet been finalized.
TRUMP'S REACTION TO AGREEMENT NEWS
US President Donald Trump reacted to the reports. In a statement on his social media account, Trump said the final agreement text has not yet been seen by anyone, adding, "No one has seen our agreement or knows what it is. It hasn't even been fully negotiated yet."
In previous statements, Trump noted that negotiations with Iran were proceeding regularly and constructively, and that he had instructed his representatives not to rush the agreement. In a statement on Saturday, however, he said the US was "largely" discussing an agreement with Iran and expressed hope that the process would be completed soon.