A possible breakthrough in the Iran-US conflict appears close as Iranian officials revealed that a proposed peace agreement with Washington is awaiting final approval from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and Iran’s National Security Council. According to reports, only a few remaining clauses are yet to be clarified before the memorandum of understanding can move toward ratification. Former US President Donald Trump claimed the deal has been “largely negotiated” after discussions involving Pakistan, Gulf nations, and Israel.
The proposed agreement reportedly includes major sanctions relief for Iran along with the release of nearly $20 billion in frozen assets in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and entering fresh nuclear negotiations for the next 60 days. The deal is also expected to halt military hostilities between Iran, the US, and their allies, while requiring Israel to scale back its offensive operations in Lebanon. Gulf countries, Turkey, and Egypt are said to have strongly pushed Washington toward diplomacy, warning that continued military escalation could destabilize the entire region and damage the global economy further.
Despite optimism surrounding the negotiations, the proposal has triggered sharp reactions inside American political circles. Republican leaders and former Trump administration officials criticised the deal, arguing it gives Iran financial relief without permanently ending its nuclear ambitions. Meanwhile, Iranian officials insist they have only agreed to negotiate nuclear-related matters and have not surrendered control over the Strait of Hormuz. The outcome of the talks is now being closely watched worldwide, as any final agreement could significantly reshape tensions in the Middle East and impact global oil markets in the coming weeks.
