Trump Announces Nuclear and Maritime Deal with Iran Entering Final Stages
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a preliminary agreement aimed at de-escalating military hostilities with Iran has reached its final stages. According to the President, the United States, Iran, and international mediators have reached a consensus on the majority of the framework, with only the final details left to be formalized.
The breakthrough comes closely on the heels of a high-stakes diplomatic mission by Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir, who recently traveled to Tehran to engage with both Iranian political and military leadership as ceasefire talks hung in the balance.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the proposed preliminary agreement establishes an initial 30-day negotiation window, which can be extended by another month if necessary. The primary objectives of this interim framework are to halt active conflict, establish a temporary diplomatic channel, and immediately restore unhindered transit through the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global chokepoint for the world’s oil supply.
Under the tentative terms of the deal, Iran has agreed to temporarily keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain a stable ceasefire environment. In return, the United States will offer partial sanctions relief and guarantee safe passage for maritime transit for the duration of the active negotiations.
“The United States, Iran, and the mediating nations have agreed on most of the conditions, and the final details will be made public very soon,” President Trump stated.
A critical and highly sensitive component of the deal involves Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The New York Times reported that Iran has given preliminary consent to forfeit its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. U.S. intelligence estimates that Tehran currently possesses approximately 400 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60 percent purity.
However, the highly technical logistics regarding how this uranium stockpile will be transferred, managed, or neutralized remain unresolved. American officials have categorized this specific clause as the most sensitive and decisive point of the upcoming phase of negotiations.
While Washington and Tehran move closer to a formal signing, the development has sparked deep concern in Tel Aviv. Israeli officials have reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction over the closed-door developments, noting that Israel was only briefed on the arrangement during its final stages despite the significant security implications for the region.
