Trump Expects Iran Truce, Hormuz Deal To Be Finalised Within A Week
Trump signals optimism over Iran truce and Hormuz talks.
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that a new agreement with Iran aimed at extending the existing truce and restoring shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz could be reached within the next week. The comments come amid renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilise the region following recent military confrontations that have threatened an already fragile ceasefire.
In an interview with ABC News, Trump said he had not yet given final approval to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to facilitate the reopening of the key maritime route. He indicated that negotiations were progressing but noted that several outstanding issues still needed to be resolved before an agreement could be finalised.
Earlier on Monday, Trump stated that talks with Tehran were continuing “at a rapid pace” despite recent retaliatory strikes between American and Iranian forces. The diplomatic push follows a ceasefire established nearly two months ago after weeks of conflict, but the arrangement has come under renewed strain following military exchanges over the weekend and concerns about a broader regional escalation.
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The US president also revealed that he had held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives linked to Hezbollah as part of efforts to prevent tensions in Lebanon from undermining wider negotiations. Trump claimed that Israel had agreed not to proceed with a planned military operation in Beirut and that Hezbollah had agreed to halt attacks against Israel, though the durability of any such arrangement remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, reports emerged suggesting that Iran had suspended communications with Washington through diplomatic intermediaries in response to Israel's military actions in Lebanon. Trump downplayed the significance of those reports, stating that the United States had not received any formal notification from Tehran indicating a complete withdrawal from negotiations. He maintained that Washington remained committed to pursuing a diplomatic resolution rather than further military escalation.
The developments come against the backdrop of intensified fighting in Lebanon, including Israeli military operations and strikes targeting Hezbollah-controlled areas in Beirut's southern suburbs. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that any violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon could have wider implications for the broader US-Iran truce, underscoring the interconnected nature of ongoing diplomatic and military developments across the region.
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