Donald Trump announced that a peace agreement with Iran is close at hand, stating on Air Force One that Iran will soon be devoid of any nuclear capabilities. The discussions between the two nations are set to resume on Monday, with expectations of reaching agreements on the Hormuz issue and nuclear disarmament. Trump suggested the peace deal following the cancellation of a planned significant US strike on Iran, which he attributed to requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran.
Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal, indicating progress on resolving issues related to Hormuz and nuclear disarmament in Iran. This development follows Trump’s recent social media post on Truth Social, where he highlighted the US’s readiness for action against Iran but refrained from further attacks due to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to pursue a diplomatic solution.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman raised concerns in a phone call with Trump about potential escalation in the conflict with Iran. The Saudis fear retaliatory attacks on energy infrastructure in response to US actions against Iran. During the call, the Crown Prince sought clarity on the US’s plans regarding Iran. A White House official confirmed the leaders’ conversation but did not disclose details of their discussion.
