Trump Says US-Iran Deal 'Highly Likely' as Tehran Reviews Proposal

US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran have made significant progress, calling the prospect of a diplomatic agreement "highly likely." The comments follow recent talks and a temporary pause in a US maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington implemented at Pakistan’s request.

Iranian officials confirmed that a US proposal aimed at ending hostilities remains under review. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baqai said Tehran will deliver an official response through Pakistani mediators once internal consultations are complete. Pakistan continues to serve as the primary diplomatic channel between Washington and Tehran.

While Trump expressed optimism about the talks, he also noted that US naval blockades and port restrictions against Iran remain fully active. The exact terms of a potential agreement vary across reports. Ariana News, citing Axios, indicated that officials are nearing a memorandum to temporarily suspend uranium enrichment, provide sanctions relief, and establish a thirty-day window for nuclear negotiations. Other sources did not specify these details.

Broader regional tensions persist alongside the diplomatic efforts. Bakhtar News reported that Israeli forces recently conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon and Beirut, resulting in casualties. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have maintained firm positions regarding their nuclear program and navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz. An official Iranian response to the US proposal is expected in the coming days.