Amidst a climate of turbulent developments , US President Donald Trump made an announcement that could radically change the geopolitical chessboard. Through his post, he announced that the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding for Peace with the Islamic Republic of Iran is underway. According to the American president, the negotiation is largely complete and now only the final details remain for its finalization.
Trump’s Diplomatic Marathon
To seal the deal, Trump held a wide-ranging series of phone calls with key regional leaders and allies, building a broad front of support. The following participated in this major conversation:
- Saudi Arabia: The crown prince and de facto leader, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
- United Arab Emirates: President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- Qatar: Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman.
- Turkey & Egypt: Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
- Jordan & Bahrain: King Abdullah II and King Hamad bin Isa.
- Pakistan: General Asim Munir.
At the same time, Trump had a special, private communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , which, as the President himself stated, “went very well” – a crucial element for the viability of any peace initiative in the region.
The Basic Pillars of the Agreement
Although the full text remains secret, Donald Trump gave a very strong indication of what the deal includes, touching on the most sensitive point of global trade:
“In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened ,” Trump meaningfully emphasized.
At the same time, a Pakistani source involved in the talks confirmed to Reuters that the interim agreement is in its final stages, describing it as “quite comprehensive” and clarifying that it “aims to end the war.”
Countdown to Official Announcements
The developments are now moving at a rapid pace. Sources familiar with the talks told the Washington Times that a draft proposal was agreed upon early Saturday. The US and Iran are expected to announce the finalization of the plan to end hostilities on all fronts by Sunday afternoon , within 24 hours.
Behind closed doors, the agreement bears the stamp of top negotiators who threw their full weight into the talks:
- From the American side: Vice President J.D. Vance , special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner .
- From the Iranian side: The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf .
At this point, all that remains to seal this historic diplomatic turn is final approval from the leaders of the two countries . Barring any last-minute surprises, the next day will find the Middle East in a whole new era.
