Iran-US peace deal ‘hours away’: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington and Tehran are very close to signing a major peace agreement after weeks of intense

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington and Tehran are very close to signing a major peace agreement after weeks of intense negotiations and diplomatic contacts.

In a statement released early Sunday, Trump said that most parts of the agreement had already been negotiated. He added that only a few final details remained under discussion before the deal could be officially announced.

Trump said the proposed agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. The waterway has remained largely restricted since fighting erupted in the region earlier this year, badly affecting global energy markets and shipping activity.

The US president also disclosed that he held a “very good” conversation with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain and Turkiye regarding the emerging peace framework. He further confirmed that Pakistan’s army chief Syed Asim Munir was also part of the discussions surrounding the diplomatic process.

American media reports stated that negotiators from both countries finalised a draft proposal on Saturday. The draft was reportedly sent to the leadership of both nations for final approval before a formal announcement.

According to reports, the negotiations involved senior political and diplomatic figures from both sides. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, US Vice President JD Vance, US envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner were among those who reportedly reviewed the draft agreement.

Despite the progress, several important issues are still unresolved. The future of Iran’s nuclear programme remains one of the biggest points of disagreement. Tehran has repeatedly demanded relief from international sanctions, while Washington wants guarantees that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons capabilities.

Reports also suggested that negotiators are still discussing the wording of certain clauses in the agreement. Sources familiar with the talks said both sides were attempting to find language acceptable to all parties before the final signing.

Trump, during an interview with CBS News, said he would only approve a deal that fully protects American interests. He stated that the agreement must ensure Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon and that Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile would be placed under strict control.

The latest diplomatic developments came shortly after Field Marshal Asim Munir completed a key visit to Iran. According to Pakistan’s military media wing, the visit resulted in “encouraging progress” towards a broader understanding between Tehran and Washington.

During the visit, Field Marshal Asim Munir held meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and several other senior Iranian officials.

Pakistan’s military said the meetings focused on de-escalation efforts and regional peace after months of conflict and instability in the Middle East. Iranian leaders reportedly appreciated Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue and helping both sides remain engaged in negotiations.

Pakistan has increasingly played the role of mediator since the regional conflict began in February. The crisis started after the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran. Tehran later responded with retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and Gulf states hosting American military assets.

As tensions escalated, Pakistan helped broker a temporary ceasefire between the parties and hosted rare high-level talks involving US and Iranian officials. Although earlier negotiations did not produce a final breakthrough, both sides continued exchanging proposals through diplomatic channels.

The ongoing conflict has severely disrupted oil supplies, trade routes and daily life across the Middle East. International observers believe a successful agreement could significantly reduce tensions in the region and stabilise global energy markets after months of uncertainty.