The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement following high-level negotiations, but the proposed deal is still awaiting final approval from US President Donald Trump, according to officials familiar with the discussions.
The development comes amid weeks of escalating military tensions, sanctions disputes and growing international concern over the possibility of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Sources involved in the negotiations said both sides have agreed on the broad framework of a potential understanding, though some final political clearances are still pending.
Officials indicated that the draft agreement includes discussions linked to regional security, maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz, military de-escalation and possible easing of certain restrictions, though neither Washington nor Tehran has officially released the full contents of the proposed arrangement.
The reported breakthrough follows a series of dramatic developments in recent days, including US military strikes near Iran’s Bandar Abbas region and retaliatory threats issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran had earlier warned that any American military action would receive a “decisive response,” while Washington maintained that its operations were aimed at protecting US personnel and maritime routes in the Gulf region.
Tensions had intensified further after reports emerged of missile and drone alerts in Kuwait and heightened military activity across parts of the Gulf. Iranian state media had also referred to ongoing discussions under what was described as the “Islamabad Memorandum Framework,” although officials clarified that no final agreement had yet been signed.
According to sources, negotiations accelerated after concerns grew over disruptions to global shipping routes and energy markets linked to instability around the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical oil transit corridors.
While officials from both countries have publicly maintained hardline positions, diplomatic backchannel talks reportedly continued through intermediaries over the past several weeks. Analysts believe regional powers and international stakeholders have been pushing for de-escalation to prevent a larger military confrontation.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Iran must agree to strict conditions regarding regional security and military activity before sanctions relief or broader agreements could move forward. Iran, meanwhile, has insisted that negotiations cannot amount to “surrender” and has demanded tangible guarantees before implementing any commitments.
Officials familiar with the matter said the current framework still requires Trump’s final political approval before any formal announcement can be made. It also remains unclear whether Congress or allied governments would need to be consulted before implementation.
Neither the White House nor Iranian authorities had issued an official confirmation on the reported agreement at the time of publication.
The possibility of a temporary breakthrough, however, has already drawn global attention as markets, diplomats and security agencies continue monitoring whether the latest negotiations could reduce tensions in one of the world’s most volatile regions.
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