President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States is in the final stages of negotiating a deal with Iran.
The agreement aims to stabilize a volatile region by reopening a critical global shipping lane and preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. A failure to reach such a deal has historically increased the risk of direct military conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Speaking at a White House press briefing, Trump said the deal could be completed in two or three days [1]. He said that once the agreement is reached, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately [1]. The strait is a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments and has been a primary flashpoint for regional tension.
Trump said the terms of the agreement would ensure there are no nuclear weapons from Iran in any way, shape, or form [3]. He said the current status of the negotiations is very close to a very good deal [2].
In addition to the broader diplomatic framework, Trump mentioned a separate arrangement between Israel and Iran. He said the two nations had agreed to leave each other alone for a period of one week [4]. This temporary pause suggests a coordinated effort to lower tensions while the final details of the U.S.-led deal are solidified.
The administration is positioning this agreement as a comprehensive solution to prevent nuclear escalation and restore commercial maritime traffic. Trump said the timeline for the finalization remains short, with a potential announcement coming in a few days [2].
“We are in the final throes of a deal with Iran.”
If finalized, this deal represents a significant shift in regional security by linking the immediate economic necessity of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to long-term nuclear non-proliferation goals. The mention of a one-week cease-fire between Israel and Iran indicates that the U.S. is attempting to manage immediate hostilities to create the diplomatic space necessary for a permanent agreement.
