On May 23, US President Donald Trump said that an agreement concerning Iran was now "basically negotiated" and entering its final stages of completion, as parties continued to push for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
In a message posted on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump said he had just had "very good" phone calls with many Middle Eastern and Muslim leaders, including Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as leaders from Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain.
The US leader said a deal has now been largely negotiated, with final details still under discussion, affirming that reopening the Strait of Hormuz would be part of the agreement.
Mr. Trump also confirmed that he had a private phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but did not release further details.
These statements were made amid signs that Washington and Tehran are moving closer to a de-escalation framework after months of military confrontation and regional tensions.
Pakistan is now emerging as an important mediator in contacts between the two countries.
On the same day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that Tehran would act "with extreme caution" in negotiations with the United States to protect its national interests.
Speaking during a meeting with Pakistan's Chief of Staff Asim Munir in Tehran, Pezeshkian stated that previous U.S. breaches of commitment had eroded Iranian public trust. However, he stressed that war benefits no party and only increases instability in the region.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the nuclear issue is not currently on the agenda of the initial phase of negotiations with the US. According to him, the priority now is ending the conflict and stabilizing the region, and the nuclear issue will be discussed at a later stage.
Iran also emphasized that ending the US maritime blockade and ensuring the free flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is one of the key elements of the draft agreement currently under negotiation.
This is a strategic energy transport route, handling approximately 20% of the global oil supply. In recent weeks, the region has repeatedly been a focal point of tension, raising concerns about the risk of trade disruptions and volatility in the global energy market.
Meanwhile, on the same day, Pakistan's Chief of Staff Asim Munir arrived in Tehran to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other high-ranking Iranian leaders to advance negotiations.
A Pakistani security official said the parties are currently finalizing a “memorandum of understanding” aimed at ending the conflict, and recent contacts have yielded “significant progress.”
In a statement posted on X, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif affirmed that Islamabad would continue to play a mediating role “with the utmost sincerity,” and expressed hope that Islamabad could soon host the next round of peace talks between Iran and the United States.
However, the current agreement is facing strong opposition from Israel and many hardline Republican lawmakers in the US.
Senators Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham, and Roger Wicker have all warned that the current agreement could help Iran maintain regional influence and shift the balance of power in the Middle East in a way that is unfavorable to Israel.
Observers believe the Middle East is currently at a particularly important turning point. If signed, this could be the largest agreement between the US and Iran in years, significantly reducing the risk of war in the region and stabilizing the global energy market.
However, the process remains very fragile as core differences regarding Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, regional role, and Israel's security have yet to be fully resolved.
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