U.S. and Iranian officials say they are getting close to a deal that could end the ongoing Middle East war. President Donald Trump announced that most of the agreement has already been negotiated and that final details are being discussed. He said he spoke with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Jordan, the UAE, Egypt, and Israel, and that the conversations were positive. Iranian officials also said the two sides have moved closer to a solution, though they stressed that an official agreement has not yet been reached. One major part of the deal would be reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that has been mostly shut down during the conflict.
Despite the progress, tensions remain high. Trump told Axios there is still a “50/50” chance of either reaching a good deal or returning to full‑scale war. He said he will decide soon whether to resume military action, and he has already ordered U.S. forces to stay ready for a large assault if talks fail. Iran says the plan is to draft a memorandum to end the war, then finalize the agreement within 30 to 60 days. The conflict, which began in late February after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has killed thousands across the region, including 13 U.S. service members, and has cost the U.S. more than $25 billion.