Arabic version: ترامب يدعي وجود اتفاق وشيك لإنهاء الصراع مع إيران
According to BBC News,
US President Donald Trump has claimed an initial agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran is close after posting that he had cancelled strikes on the country. “We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. However, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, told state TV that reports of an agreement were “speculative” and “nothing has been finalised.”
Despite having previously declared intentions to hit Iran “very hard,” Trump indicated optimism about a potential deal that would ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. He suggested that there will “probably be a signing, maybe in Europe” once the documents are finalised, stating they are in “pretty final shape.”
The announcement came after a series of military exchanges between the US and Iran, including strikes initiated by both sides. Following Trump’s remarks, the price of Brent crude plunged to about $89 a barrel, down 4.4% on the day, reflecting market reactions to the potential easing of tensions in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a conversation had taken place and said Israel “is not a party to the memorandum of understanding.” He expressed appreciation for Trump’s commitment to work towards a final agreement that included “the removal of enriched material, the dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limits on missile production, and the cessation of Iran’s support for its terrorist proxies in the region.” Meanwhile, Iran’s officials maintained that excessive demands from the US could hinder progress, vowing to uphold their core positions.
The ongoing military confrontations, including recent strikes on Iranian facilities and retaliatory actions by Iran, have raised concerns globally. A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the continuing escalation in the Middle East and urged the parties to return to the full implementation of the ceasefire. Countries including Pakistan, Russia, and Saudi Arabia have also called for de-escalation in the region.
