Trump says Iran deal coming soon, Tehran yet to confirm

Iran has reportedly outlined a draft memorandum of understanding with the United States that would ease tensions and reshape regional security.

However, an official response from Tehran has yet to be confirmed.

The proposal includes sanctions relief and military de-escalation, while leaving key issues like missiles off the table, according to the Mehr News Agency, a semi-official news agency sponsored by the government of Iran.

Mehr said the draft includes a US commitment to lift sanctions, withdraw forces from around Iran, and end a naval blockade.

The agreement reportedly also envisages the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the cancellation of oil sanctions, and the release of Iran’s frozen funds.

Final negotiations are expected to focus on nuclear and economic issues, Mehr said, but this would exclude Iran’s missile program.

The draft still requires approval by relevant authorities.

You join our coverage of events in the Middle East as we await details of a preliminary agreement aimed at resolving the conflict between the United States and Iran.

US President Donald Trump has said documents were being prepared and could soon be ready for signing.

Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday that he understood Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had agreed to a “very strong memorandum of understanding.”

The president had earlier said that the signing of any agreement would be attended by Vice President JD Vance.

Trump previously called off plans for further strikes on Iran, saying that the final points of a deal with Tehran have been “approved by all parties involved.”

Read on to stay up to date with the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, now in its fourth month.