U.S., Iran Could Sign Deal Within Days, Trump Administration Says

A senior U.S. administration official stated that the United States and Iran could sign a nuclear and economic agreement within days. The official assessed the probability of finalizing the deal at 80 to 85 percent. This assessment comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the two nations.

The proposed agreement encompasses several key elements. It calls for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. It also includes measures to curb Iran’s nuclear activities through an established inspection mechanism. In exchange, the deal would provide for the easing of sanctions and the release of Iran's frozen assets.

These negotiations have involved mediation by Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a final agreed-upon text of the deal between Washington and Tehran had been reached. He highlighted the role his country played in facilitating the discussions.

U.S. President Donald Trump voiced optimism regarding a significant breakthrough in the talks. He confirmed that planned military strikes against Iran had been canceled. Additionally, Trump dismissed certain reports published by Iranian media concerning the specific terms under discussion.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that an agreement has never been closer than at present. Nevertheless, he stressed that any final accord must safeguard Iran's national interests. Iran has not yet confirmed the completion of a deal.

The current diplomatic push follows a period of military confrontation. This involved U.S. strikes on targets inside Iran as well as retaliatory attacks by Iran on U.S. facilities.