Donald Trump assured that an agreement to end the war with Iran is close. The US president stated on social networks that the final details are being discussed and that the pact will be announced shortly. Without mentioning Iran’s nuclear program, he described a draft as a “memorandum of understanding regarding peace.”
“The final aspects and details of the agreement are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote.
The president said he had spoken with leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain and Israel. A regional official with knowledge of the Pakistani mediation noted that “last-minute disputes” could derail the process.
Key points of the possible agreement
- Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- End of the blockade of Iranian ports.
- Official declaration of the end of the war.
- Nuclear negotiations for two months.
Iran called the draft a “framework agreement.” His foreign ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, told IRNA that nuclear issues are not on the table now, but the lifting of sanctions is explicitly included. Baghaei noted that the details will be discussed in 30 or 60 days.
“Our focus at this stage is to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon,” he said.
Twelve weeks have passed since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Senior Iranian officials, including its supreme leader, lost their lives in that attack. A ceasefire has been in effect since April 7, but the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has generated global concern. Trump indicated that he postponed a military attack for “serious negotiations” and at the request of allies.
So far, neither Iran nor Israel have made official comments on Trump’s announcement.
