U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a framework agreement involving Iran has been “largely negotiated,” following a call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was in the Oval Office when he held a “very good call” with regional leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, among others.
“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” he wrote.
Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly.
“In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.”
President Donald Trump announced: “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed.” pic.twitter.com/VqF1dG1Jxm
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He said the discussions focused on Iran and “all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE,” adding that an agreement has been “largely negotiated,” pending finalization between the United States, Iran, and other participating countries.
Trump also said he separately held a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which he described as going “very well.”
According to the president, final details of the deal are still being worked out and are expected to be announced shortly.
“In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” Trump wrote.
The statement suggests a potential breakthrough in long-running efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, though no official confirmation has been issued by Iran or other regional governments at this stage.
The reported involvement of multiple Gulf and regional powers highlights the broad diplomatic push aimed at securing a framework agreement covering security arrangements and maritime access in the Gulf region.
If finalized, the deal would mark a significant development in efforts to stabilize tensions that have intensified in recent months across the Middle East.
Iftikhar Ali is a veteran Pakistani journalist, former president of UN Correspondents Association, and a recipient of the Pride of Performance civil award
