- President Donald Trump is yet to make a decision over a deal that could extend the current ceasefire with Iran, stating he would make a final determination during a Situation Room meeting, but no announcement followed.
- Trump said Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened for unrestricted shipping traffic in both directions.
- U.S. officials indicated that the White House was reviewing an agreement to start 60 days of discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program.
- A senior Arab official stated that American and Iranian negotiators agreed to the terms of a truce deal days ago but have delayed finalizing it.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked that President Trump was patient and aims to make a great deal ensuring Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated, A final understanding has not yet been reached, regarding negotiations for a deal.
President Donald Trump remains undecided on the Iran deal after a Situation Room meeting that did not conclude with an announcement.
He indicated that he would make a “final determination” during the meeting, which ended without a definitive outcome.12
U.S. officials revealed that discussions for a new agreement are ongoing, with the White House contemplating a deal that could initiate 60 days of negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
On Friday, Trump emphasized that Iran must agree to conditions including the prevention of nuclear weapons and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted shipping traffic.3
However, a senior Arab official involved in mediating talks stated that while a truce was nearly agreed upon, the finalization of terms had been delayed.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that a “final understanding has not yet been reached,” signaling a lack of progress.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented that Trump is being “patient” and aims to secure a “great deal” that ensures Iran is prohibited from obtaining nuclear capabilities.6
“Trump still needs to finalize a deal that could extend the current ceasefire with Iran, emphasizing key conditions like nuclear non-proliferation. U.S. officials are also preparing for 60 days of detailed discussions on Iran's nuclear program amidst ongoing negotiations.”
