Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Negotiations Proceeding

President Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran are proceeding and could lead to a peace deal ending the war. " Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Delhi that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as soon as Monday.

He added that officials expected possible news the previous night but cautioned against reading too much into the delay.

Over the weekend, President Trump described a peace deal with Iran as "largely negotiated." Iran responded that frequent changes and contradictions from the U.S. side create problems and obstacles. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with Qatari officials Monday to address outstanding issues, according to Al Jazeera.

Draft terms under discussion include a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire, immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, an end to military operations by Iran, the U.S. and allies, and an Iranian commitment never to develop nuclear weapons along with disposal of its enriched uranium stockpile.

President Trump said he told leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain during Saturday calls that they must sign the Abraham Accords as a minimum requirement for participation in any final agreement.

>"Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are proceeding nicely! " — President Trump, May 25, 2026 (Washington Times) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concern over his limited influence on the talks and the draft memorandum, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources.