Iran Agreement Approaches.. Trump Consults with Regional Leaders

SadaNews - The United States and Iran are nearing an agreement that could end the war that has been ongoing for about three months, amid intensive diplomatic moves and regional communications led by U.S. President Donald Trump with several leaders in the Middle East and Asia.

Sources confirmed to "Fox News" that Trump had a "very positive conversation with Middle Eastern leaders." Axios reported that Trump held a joint call with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan, where several of them urged him to proceed with the agreement with Tehran and avoid returning to military escalation.

The site quoted a U.S. official as saying that the Trump administration and Iran are "very close" to an agreement to end the war, noting that the remaining disagreements currently focus on "drafting" some technical and political points.

However, the official emphasized that Trump "has not made a final decision yet," explaining that the U.S. president is still considering the options on the table, including resuming military strikes if the negotiations fail.

"50-50"

Trump had previously stated that the chances of reaching an agreement or returning to war are "equal," adding that he would meet with his negotiating team before making a final decision. He also indicated that the U.S. wants an agreement that prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and ensures the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Axios, Trump is expected to call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the developments in the negotiations, while Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were summoned to Washington for urgent meetings regarding the Iranian file.

Pakistani Mediation

Alongside U.S. moves, Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir left Tehran after meetings with Iranian officials as part of a mediation effort led by Pakistan and Qatar to bridge the views between Washington and Tehran.

Pakistan confirmed "encouraging progress towards a final understanding," while reports indicated that the new draft being reviewed by Trump came out of the recent Iranian-Pakistani talks.

Informed sources mentioned the preparation of a memorandum of understanding that includes a ceasefire, gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. blockade, and the release of frozen Iranian funds.

Stalled Issues

Despite the positive atmosphere, key issues remain stalled, the most prominent of which are the Iranian nuclear program, the mechanism for lifting sanctions, and the full resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

An Iranian source confirmed that Tehran is "open to ending the war," but demands Washington show similar seriousness and provide clear guarantees regarding the frozen funds and oil sanctions. A senior source told "Al-Arabiya" that a draft agreement is already prepared, but it is still awaiting final approval from both parties.

These developments come amid increasing pressure on the Trump administration due to the ongoing war, rising oil and fuel prices, and concerns about prolonged disruption in global energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most significant points of contention, as about 20% of global oil trade passes through it, while Washington seeks to ensure its complete reopening to international navigation without fees or restrictions.

Observers believe that the coming hours may be decisive in determining whether the region is heading towards a historic agreement to halt the war or towards a new round of military escalation.