Potential Iran War Deal Awaits Final Approval from Trump and Tehran

A potential agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran is now awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump and top Iranian leaders.

(NBC)- A potential agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran is now awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump and top Iranian leaders.

According to a senior Arab official directly involved in the negotiations, representatives from both sides have reached an agreement and are now waiting for final signoff. Vice President JD Vance said negotiators are still working through some details but expressed optimism about the progress.

“We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points,” Vance said. “I do think we’ve made a lot of progress here.”

Iranian media released what it described as a draft framework agreement. The proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the current ceasefire for 60 days while negotiators work through more difficult discussions involving Iran’s nuclear program. President Trump has repeatedly said restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities are essential to any long-term agreement.

The president also rejected suggestions that domestic political pressure is influencing his approach to the negotiations.

“I don’t view that window, I view it, I have to do what’s right,” Trump said.

The push for a deal has faced challenges in recent days, with U.S. and Iranian forces exchanging fire near the Strait of Hormuz on two occasions this week. Speaking to American troops in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the administration’s willingness to pursue either diplomacy or additional military action if necessary.

“Iran can either do it the right way with a deal across the table or they can deal with my guy on the left,” Hegseth said. “It happened to be me, but it’s not me, it’s you guys.”

The Trump administration also announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade, increasing economic pressure as negotiations continue. Iran has sought sanctions relief as part of the talks, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that will not happen until key U.S. demands are met.

“Open the Strait, highly enriched uranium, no nuclear program,” Bessent said.

With negotiations nearing a critical stage, officials on both sides are waiting to see whether the proposed agreement receives final approval.