President Donald Trump has claimed that a major settlement with Iran could soon bring an end to months of tensions and conflict.
Speaking at the White House, Trump said negotiations had reached an advanced stage. He also suggested that a formal signing ceremony could take place within days.
According to Trump, Vice President JD Vance may attend the event, which could be held in Europe.
“The documents are pretty final shape, so we’ll see,” Trump said.
“We’ll see.”
He added, “That should be done pretty quickly.”
Trump Signals Optimism Over Iran Agreement
Trump expressed confidence that all parties want the agreement finalized.
He revealed that he had recently spoken with several regional leaders. Those discussions included Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders from Gulf nations.
“It should be done pretty quickly,” Trump said.
Iran wants it “every bit as much as everybody else wants it”, he added.
His comments came shortly after a major announcement regarding planned military action against Iran.
Planned Strikes Put on Hold
Trump said he had cancelled strikes that were scheduled to take place on Thursday evening.
In a social media post, he explained that recent diplomatic progress influenced his decision.
According to Trump, discussions had reached the highest levels of Iran’s leadership. He also claimed that key points of the proposed agreement had received approval.
“Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have… cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening,” he wrote.
Trump further stated that negotiations had advanced significantly.
“Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved,” he said.
He added that the United States, Israel, and several regional partners had agreed on important aspects of the framework.
“Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” Trump said.
However, he noted that a US naval blockade would remain in place until the agreement is finalized.
So far, Iran has not publicly responded to those claims.
Sharp Shift From Earlier Threats
Trump’s latest comments marked a dramatic change from his earlier position.
For weeks, he alternated between supporting diplomacy and threatening military action.
Only a day earlier, he accused Tehran of “playing us for suckers.”
Earlier on Thursday, Trump warned that Iran could face “very hard” strikes later that evening.
He also suggested that the United States could target key Iranian oil facilities.
“At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela,” he said.
Kharg Island plays a vital role in Iran’s oil export industry. Therefore, any action involving the island would carry major economic consequences.
Questions Over Kharg Island Proposal
Trump has previously discussed the possibility of taking control of Kharg Island.
Nevertheless, he offered few details about how such an operation would work.
Military experts generally believe that any attempt to seize strategic infrastructure would require substantial military involvement.
Later, Trump appeared less certain about the idea.
“Look, my preference has always been take Kharg Island,” he said.
However, he quickly added, “I don’t know that America has the stomach for it, to be honest.”
Trump also stressed that he did not want American troops deployed on the ground.
“I don’t want to have boots on the ground,” he said.
At the same time, he argued that the United States had the capability to act if necessary.
“If I wanted to, we could put a small group of soldiers and take over the whole place,” Trump stated.
Focus Remains on Reaching a Deal
Despite military threats, Trump emphasized that he preferred a diplomatic solution.
He also said he wanted to avoid attacks on civilian infrastructure.
“I’d rather not do it, because once you do that, the people suffer,” he explained.
Trump continued to express frustration with Iran’s negotiating position.
According to him, Tehran has not moved quickly enough on several key issues.
Those issues include ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and abandoning efforts to develop a nuclear weapon.
“The whole thing is crazy, and they’re really in submission, they just don’t know it yet,” Trump said.
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian funds could be used to cover damage caused to Gulf allies.
For now, attention remains focused on whether the proposed settlement will move from negotiations to a formal signing. If that happens, it could mark a significant turning point in one of the region’s most closely watched conflicts.
