politics
Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming days, but not '100%' certain
A deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, a senior Trump administration official said, following recent conflicting statements from the warring nations.
TL;DR
- A deal between the U.S. and Iran, potentially involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and steps to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, may be signed in the next few days.
- A senior Trump administration official stated there is an 80%-85% confidence that the agreement, a memorandum of understanding, will be signed, but acknowledged it is not '100%' certain due to internal complexities within Iran.
- The proposed deal includes guarantees for long-term regional peace by ending Iran's funding of violence and imposing an inspection regime, with economic relief and sanctions loosening contingent on Iran's compliance.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also indicated a deal is close, though public reporting on its terms has been contested by President Trump.
- Regional allies like Israel are expected to support the deal, despite previous statements from Israel's Defense Minister regarding troop presence in certain areas.