President Donald Trump said a diplomatic agreement with Iran could be signed in two or three days [1].

The statement suggests a potential breakthrough in long-standing tensions between the two nations, though it contrasts with other reports regarding the finality of the negotiations.

Speaking with reporters in New York, Trump addressed the current state of diplomatic talks. He said a formal agreement could be finalized quickly, stating, "We could have a deal in two or three days" [1].

Beyond the diplomatic negotiations, Trump provided an update on a military incident in the Strait of Hormuz. He addressed the status of the crew following a military helicopter crash in the region. "The pilots are unharmed," Trump said [2].

Despite the president's timeline, other reports indicate the process remains incomplete. CBS News reported that the vice president described the U.S. and Iran as "very close" to a deal, but noted they are "not there yet" [3].

Further complicating the timeline is a report from Reuters stating that the U.S. and Iran have reached a 60-day cease-fire extension memorandum of understanding [4]. According to that report, the agreement still requires approval from Trump before it is finalized [4].

The discrepancy between the president's public optimism and the reported status of the memorandum suggests that while a framework exists, the final signature remains subject to specific approvals.

“"We could have a deal in two or three days."”

The gap between the president's projected timeline and the reported need for a formal approval of a cease-fire extension indicates that a deal may be functionally agreed upon but not yet legally binding. The confirmation of the pilots' safety in the Strait of Hormuz removes a potential immediate catalyst for military escalation, potentially clearing a path for the diplomatic resolution Trump described.