25.05.2026 16:10
US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, saying, "I will make a deal with Iran." Continuing his remarks, Trump issued a warning to regional countries, saying, "If the entire region does not make a deal with Israel, I will not sign a deal with Iran either."
US President Donald Trump made striking statements regarding the negotiations with Iran. "We are reaching an agreement with Iran," said Trump, emphasizing that the deal with Iran should not remain solely between the two countries, and stated that many countries in the Middle East should simultaneously join the Abraham Accords.
Trump called for the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates in the process.
"ALL COUNTRIES MUST SIGN THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS"
In his statement, Trump said, "When the Iran agreement is signed, it should be mandatory for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain to simultaneously sign the Abraham Accords."
Noting that some countries might have reasons not to join the agreement, Trump argued that despite this, most countries have the capacity to elevate the resolution with Iran to a more historic point.
"Therefore, I urgently demand that all countries immediately sign the Abraham Accords," said Trump, announcing that he has instructed his representatives to initiate the process.
"SAUDI ARABIA AND QATAR MUST SIGN IMMEDIATELY"
Trump stated that the Abraham Accords process should begin specifically with the participation of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and called for other countries to follow this step.
In his statement, the US President said, "The Abraham Accords process should start with Saudi Arabia and Qatar signing immediately, and everyone else should follow."
"IF THERE IS NO DEAL WITH ISRAEL, I WON'T MAKE A DEAL WITH IRAN"
Trump stressed that regional reconciliation depends on normalizing relations with Israel and delivered harsh messages. Trump stated, "If they do not follow, it would be a sign of bad faith, and they should not be part of this agreement. If the entire region does not make a deal with Israel, I will not make a deal with Iran."
WHAT ARE THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS?
The Abraham Accords began in 2020 during Trump's first presidency, with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco normalizing relations with Israel. These accords aim to "promote regional cooperation" and "interfaith tolerance."
Sudan later joined the accord, and it was stated that Kazakhstan would join in 2025.
IRANIAN DELEGATION VISITED QATAR
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Doha to meet with the Qatari Prime Minister regarding a potential agreement to end the conflict between the US and Iran.
While it was noted that the talks primarily focused on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, it was also stated that the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran was part of the delegation to discuss the release of frozen Iranian assets as part of a final agreement.
The spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spoke about the agreement. He stated that they have agreed on a draft agreement with the US, but no one can say that an agreement between the US and Iran will be reached soon.
The Iranian spokesman emphasized that the potential agreement does not include specific details regarding the administration of the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the management of the strait belongs to the coastal countries. However, it was stated that there will be no transit fees for passages through the Strait of Hormuz, and while it is normal for services provided to require a fee, this should not be presented as a transit fee.
The Iranian spokesman, stating that they currently have no plan to send a delegation to Pakistan, said that many issues have been concluded, but this does not mean they are close to signing an agreement.
POSITIVE MESSAGES FROM PAKISTAN
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the mediating country, said that "things are moving in the right direction" regarding ending the war between the US and Iran.
Sharif stated that Islamabad's mediation efforts to bring a negotiated solution between the two warring parties have made progress and "things are moving in the right direction."
US SECRETARY OF STATE: EITHER WE MAKE A DEAL OR WE MAKE A DEAL IN ANOTHER WAY
In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US will either make a good deal with Iran or they will come to an understanding with Iran "in another way." Speaking to journalists during his visit to India, Rubio noted that the US will give diplomacy every chance before exploring alternatives.
The US Secretary of State said, "There are quite solid things on the table to enter into a very real, significant, and time-limited negotiation on opening the strait and the nuclear issue, and I hope we can achieve that."
In parallel with Rubio's statements, Iran's Tasnim news agency said that the possibility of the agreement being canceled still exists. Tasnim argued that the US is blocking some articles of the agreement, including the issue of releasing Iran's frozen assets.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump also said he instructed his diplomatic representatives not to rush into an agreement with Iran because "time is on the US's side." In a message on Truth Social, Trump said, "The blockade will remain fully in effect until an agreement is reached, ratified, and signed. Both sides should take their time and do the right thing."