Iran US War Live Updates: Following a Friday afternoon call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran is “largely negotiated,” with final details currently being finalized for a fast-approaching announcement. The latest proposal reportedly includes a process to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the unfreezing of certain Iranian assets held in foreign banks, and a commitment to ongoing talks.
The diplomatic breakthrough comes at a critical juncture, as, the Trump administration was simultaneously preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran even as these peace negotiations hung in the balance.
Iran US War Live Updates: Follow real-time developments as diplomatic efforts to prevent a new phase of the US-Iran conflict continue alongside heightened military posturing, regional mediation initiatives and growing concerns over nuclear security. Track the latest negotiations, military developments, geopolitical reactions and humanitarian fallout across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Gaza and the wider Middle East.
- Trump Confirms Major Diplomatic Call: President Trump posted on Truth Social that he held a successful joint call from the Oval Office with Middle Eastern and leaders.
- Key Regional Leaders Involved: The call included the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.
- Focus on Iran Peace MOU: The discussions centered around the Islamic Republic of Iran and a pending Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at establishing peace in the region.
- Deal “Largely Negotiated”: Trump announced that the core agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to final approval between the US, Iran, and the participating regional nations.
- Separate Call with Netanyahu: In a separate conversation, Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Announcement Expected “Shortly”: The final aspects and specific details of the peace deal are currently being debated, with an official announcement expected soon.
- Strait of Hormuz Breakthrough Claimed: Trump explicitly stated that a major element of the finalized agreement will include the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran Disputes Reopening Claims: Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency swiftly pushed back on Trump’s statement, labeling his claims about the Strait of Hormuz as “far from reality.”