Trump Says Iran Deal “Largely Negotiated” as Reports Point to Possible Ceasefire Framework
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Motzaei Shabbos that a broad agreement with Iran is now “largely negotiated,” signaling what could become a major turning point in the months-long regional conflict • Read More
According to multiple reports, the developing framework includes a proposed 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, and renewed negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The agreement could also allow Iran to resume oil exports under international oversight while easing portions of the American blockade imposed earlier this year.
Trump made the announcement following a series of calls with Middle Eastern leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. He also confirmed that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the conversation as “very good.”
Sources involved in the talks told media outlets that only final wording and technical details remain unresolved before a draft memorandum of understanding could be formally presented. Several reports stated that mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and other regional countries have played a central role in advancing the negotiations.
One of the most closely watched aspects of the negotiations is the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route that has remained at the center of the conflict since Iran restricted maritime traffic earlier this year. Trump claimed the agreement would reopen the strait, though Iranian-linked media outlets reportedly disputed parts of that characterization and insisted Tehran would retain authority over passage through the waterway.
Reports also suggest that discussions have included limits on Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and broader regional arrangements involving Lebanon and Iranian-backed militias. However, strong opposition has already emerged from some American and Israeli officials who fear that a deal leaving the Iranian regime intact could ultimately strengthen Hezbollah and other terror proxies in the region.
Senator Lindsey Graham emerged as one of the strongest Republican voices expressing concern over the developing agreement with Iran. While backing President Trump’s efforts to pressure Tehran militarily and economically, Graham warned that any deal perceived as allowing the Iranian regime to survive and eventually regain strength could have dangerous long-term consequences for the region.
According to reports, Graham argued that an agreement which leaves Iran with influence over the Strait of Hormuz or allows the regime to rebuild economically could embolden Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian-backed militias across the Middle East. He also called for Congress to closely review the terms of any final agreement before it is formally approved.
Graham has consistently pushed for a tougher stance against Iran throughout the conflict and has repeatedly stated that any diplomatic solution must include strict limitations on Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities.
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