United States President Donald Trump is expected to decide on a proposed agreement with Iran that could pave the way for lifting the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
According to reports from the White House, Trump is scheduled to meet with his advisers on Friday to make what he described as a “final decision” regarding a possible deal with Tehran.
The talks are taking place under a fragile ceasefire arrangement designed to create room for formal negotiations between Washington and Iran following weeks of heightened tensions in the region.
Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, expressed caution over the ongoing discussions, stressing that Tehran remained wary of American commitments.
“We have no trust in guarantees or words — only actions are the measure,” Ghalibaf said while speaking on the negotiations with the United States.
His comments reflect the long-standing mistrust that continues to define relations between both countries despite renewed diplomatic engagement.
White House sources quoted by Al Jazeera disclosed that both countries had already agreed in principle to extend the current ceasefire by 60 days to allow formal negotiations to continue. However, the agreement is still awaiting Trump’s final approval.
The Strait of Hormuz is regarded as one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, with a large percentage of global crude oil exports passing through the narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Analysts say any move to end the blockade could calm fears in global energy markets and potentially mark a significant diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran after years of sanctions, military confrontations and political tensions.
Earlier reports indicated that the United States and Iran had reached a tentative memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the ceasefire and reopening discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme.
According to a report by Axios cited by Al Jazeera, the proposed agreement would temporarily prevent further escalation while paving the way for fresh negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear activities and regional security concerns.
The latest diplomatic efforts come after weeks of military tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, which raised fears of a wider regional conflict.
