President Donald Trump said Friday he expects Iran to respond to the latest U.S. peace-deal proposal as soon as tonight [1].

This potential agreement comes as the U.S. attempts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz region and end a broader conflict in West Asia. A successful deal could prevent further escalation between the two nations and secure critical maritime shipping lanes.

Trump expressed confidence that the Iranian government will agree to the terms to stop the fighting. "Iran will make a deal to end the war," Trump said [2].

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration expected to hear from Tehran on Friday [3]. The proposal is part of a broader effort by the U.S. to resolve hostilities that have seen significant naval clashes.

Recent tensions have been marked by Iranian attacks on three U.S. destroyers [1]. These events have kept the region on high alert even as diplomatic channels remain open.

There are conflicting reports regarding the current state of hostilities. While some reports suggest the ceasefire with Iran holds for now [2], other accounts indicate that renewed attacks on the UAE suggest ongoing hostilities [3].

Despite these contradictions, Trump remained optimistic about the immediate future of the negotiations. "I expect Iran's response as soon as tonight," Trump said [1].

“"Iran will make a deal to end the war."”

The U.S. is attempting to leverage a diplomatic window to end the war in West Asia before renewed hostilities in the UAE or further naval clashes in the Strait of Hormuz collapse the fragile ceasefire. If Iran accepts the proposal, it could signal a significant shift in regional stability; however, the discrepancy between official ceasefire claims and reported drone threats suggests the peace is precarious.