President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran could finalize a major agreement within the next week. This potential deal aims to extend an interim ceasefire and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Trump expressed strong confidence in the ongoing diplomatic track despite recent regional friction. He described backchannel negotiations as looking good after overcoming a temporary diplomatic hurdle earlier in the day.
Diplomatic momentum briefly faltered when Tehran reacted angrily to expanded Israeli military strikes in Lebanon. Trump stated that he intervened directly with both parties to press for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities.