Washington, May 24, 2026 — US President Donald Trump said the United States is engaged in talks with several regional leaders about a memorandum of understanding aimed at peace and stability in the Gulf, including arrangements related to Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump posted that he had held a call from the Oval Office with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain. He said the deal has been “largely negotiated” and is subject to finalization between the United States, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the other countries involved. He also said he had a separate, positive call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
According to Trump, the agreement includes multiple elements and would result in the Strait of Hormuz being opened. He announced the discussions on his Truth Social account; the White House also shared related messaging.
White House aide Steven Cheung described the president as focused and hard-working, noting Trump had been at the White House throughout the day handling negotiations.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said truce talks are making a dignified and positive advance and expressed cautious optimism that diplomacy could lead to lasting peace in the region.
A Financial Times report cited by news agencies said the United States and Iran are close to a deal that would extend a current ceasefire by 60 days.
This report is based on a syndicated feed from ANI and reflects statements from participating officials and media reporting; details remain subject to confirmation as final discussions continue.
