US President Donald Trump said Saturday a Memorandum of Understanding to end the US‑Israel war with Iran has been “largely negotiated,” with only final details pending.
Trump said the proposed accord would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, subject to approval by US and Iranian negotiators and other mediators, reports Al Jazeera.
He spoke after calls with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, Turkiye and Bahrain, and a separate conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, also posting an image of Iran covered with a US flag.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad would continue facilitating dialogue and hoped to host future US‑Iran talks.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed progress, saying any deal would restore free navigation through the strait. Egypt urged all sides to seize the diplomatic momentum.
The announcement followed a week of mixed signals from Trump, who alternated between warning Iran of looming escalation and expressing optimism about a settlement. He said he had paused military action after requests from Gulf states.
Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir had just concluded what the military called a “highly productive” visit to Iran, reporting “encouraging progress” toward a final understanding.
Iranian officials remain cautious, citing past US strikes during nuclear talks. Major unresolved issues include Tehran’s nuclear programme, control of the strait, US military presence in the region and access to frozen Iranian assets.
The war began 28 February. Major fighting has paused since April 8, though sporadic clashes continue. The US maintains restrictions on Iranian ports, while Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz closed.
