President Donald Trump said a cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran has been largely negotiated and will be announced shortly [1, 2].
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. A formal agreement would aim to end hostilities between Iran and Israel, and stabilize the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime corridor for global energy supplies [1, 2].
Trump first shared the news via his Truth Social platform on May 10, 2025 [1]. In that post, he said, "An agreement has been largely negotiated" [1]. The president later said that the cease-fire was holding well as of April 13, 2026 [2].
However, the claims of a pending deal have been met with contradictions from Tehran. A spokesperson for Iranian state media said the deal touted by President Trump is inconsistent with reality [3]. According to reports from Newsweek, Iranian media said that no such agreement exists [3].
Further discrepancies exist regarding the current state of diplomatic relations. While Trump said the cease-fire was active and being upheld [2], other reports suggest it is too soon for new direct talks to occur despite any reported progress [4].
The U.S. administration has maintained that the deal is in its final stages. The primary goals of the negotiation include reducing the risk of direct military conflict, and ensuring the free flow of shipping through the Persian Gulf [1, 2].
“"An agreement has been largely negotiated."”
The disconnect between the White House and Tehran suggests a significant gap in diplomatic transparency or a strategic attempt by the U.S. to project stability in the region. If a deal is indeed in place, it could lower the immediate risk of a wider regional war; however, the public denial by Iranian state media indicates that the agreement may lack the necessary formal ratification or mutual consensus to be durable.
