US President claims major agreement involving Iran and key Middle East powers is close to finalisation after high level diplomatic talks…reports Asian Lite News
Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Iran are close to finalising a broad peace agreement following high level discussions involving several leaders from the Middle East and South Asia.
In a statement posted on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said a memorandum of understanding relating to peace had been “largely negotiated” between Washington, Tehran and several regional countries, with only final details still under discussion.
The US President said he had held a series of calls from the Oval Office with key regional leaders, including Mohammed bin Salman, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abdullah II and Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
Trump also said he spoke with Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, during the discussions focused on Iran and regional security.
According to Trump, the talks centred on what he described as a “Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE” involving Iran and multiple regional governments.
The US President said negotiations were now focused on the final elements of the agreement and suggested an official announcement could come soon.
Trump also revealed he separately held talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the conversation as positive.
One of the most significant claims in Trump’s statement involved the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors through which a major share of global oil supplies passes.
Trump said the proposed agreement would result in the Strait of Hormuz being “opened”, although he did not explain what specific changes or guarantees that would involve.
The remarks are expected to attract close attention internationally, particularly in countries heavily dependent on Gulf energy supplies, including India. Any reduction in tensions involving Iran and the Gulf region could help ease concerns over oil prices, shipping disruptions and wider supply chain instability.
However, Trump did not provide details about the contents of the proposed memorandum, the role individual countries would play or whether Iranian officials had formally agreed to the framework he described.
The White House also did not immediately release additional information following Trump’s statement.
The announcement marks one of Trump’s most ambitious diplomatic claims in recent months concerning Iran and wider regional security issues.
Relations between the United States and Iran have remained tense for years over issues including sanctions, regional conflicts, nuclear activities and maritime security in the Gulf region.
The Strait of Hormuz has frequently been at the centre of those tensions because it serves as a critical route for global oil shipments. Any disruption in the waterway has historically triggered fears of rising energy prices and instability in international markets.
Trump’s comments come amid continuing diplomatic efforts involving Gulf states, regional powers and international stakeholders seeking to reduce tensions across West Asia and avoid wider military escalation involving Iran.
