Officials from the United States and Iran appear to be moving closer toward a potential agreement aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict, according to statements made Saturday by President Donald Trump and officials from both governments.
The possible breakthrough follows nearly two months of a fragile ceasefire and several weeks of diplomatic negotiations involving regional and international partners.
“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” Trump wrote Saturday in a post on Truth Social.
Trump said he held what he described as a “very good call” with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to discuss the developing framework.
Two regional diplomats familiar with the negotiations told NBC News that Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff also participated in the discussions, which they described as positive and productive.
Ishaq Dar praised what he called Trump’s “leadership and commitment to dialogue and diplomacy,” while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Ankara was prepared to support implementation of any future agreement with Iran.
Trump also revealed that he held a separate phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the discussion “went very well.”
“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote. “In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.”
Speaking from India on Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiators had made “significant progress, although not final progress.”
Rubio said discussions over the last 48 hours with Gulf allies had helped shape an outline that could eventually lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
He cautioned, however, that any agreement would still require Iran’s full acceptance and future compliance, along with further negotiations to finalize the remaining details.
