Washington, May 23 (V7N) – US President Donald Trump has said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) linked to ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Iran is now “nearly final.”
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Trump made the announcement on Saturday (May 23) through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump said the proposed agreement could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important oil shipping routes. However, he noted that final approval is still pending from US and Iranian negotiators as well as several other countries involved in the talks.
“The final stages and details of the deal are currently being discussed. It will be announced very soon,” Trump wrote.
Over the past week, Trump has held discussions with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Bahrain. He also confirmed separate talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump’s position on Iran has fluctuated in recent days. Earlier this week, he warned Tehran that time for reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement was running out. He later stated that a possible military strike had been paused following requests from Gulf countries.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir returned home on Saturday after visiting Iran. Pakistan’s military described the visit as “very productive” and said encouraging progress had been made toward a broader agreement.
Despite ongoing negotiations, Tehran has remained cautious due to previous US military strikes conducted during earlier nuclear-related talks.
The United States and Israel jointly launched military operations against Iran on February 28. Although a temporary ceasefire has been in effect since April 8, sporadic clashes have continued.
Key unresolved issues include Iran’s nuclear program, navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military presence in the Middle East, and the return of Iranian assets frozen abroad.
Analysts say any successful agreement that stabilizes the Strait of Hormuz could significantly ease pressure on global energy markets.
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