U.S. President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone on Wednesday, characterizing ongoing discussions with Tehran as “very good” and suggesting that a definitive agreement to end the war in the Middle East is within reach. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump noted that the last 24 hours of diplomacy have placed both nations in a strong position to resolve the conflict that has kept the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed for months.
The President’s comments followed his strategic decision to suspend the military escort of ships trapped in the Persian Gulf since February. This de-escalation was intended to create the necessary diplomatic space for a formal understanding. While
Trump expressed a desire for peace, he maintained his trademark “maximum pressure” rhetoric, warning that the U.S. is prepared to take a “much bigger step” involving more intense military strikes should Tehran reject the proposed terms.
Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump asserted that the U.S. military campaign has been a success, claiming to have decimated Iranian resources. “I think we won,” he stated, adding that if Iran accepts the peace terms, the U.S. will cease all military operations and lift the naval blockade.
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The diplomatic movement aligns with reports suggesting that Washington is awaiting an Iranian response within the next 48 hours. According to sources cited by Axios, the current negotiations represent the closest the two sides have come to a resolution since the outbreak of hostilities involving the U.S. and Israel on February 28.
The proposal reportedly seeks not only to end the current war but also to establish a framework for broader negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
In Tehran, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai confirmed that Iran is still analyzing the American proposal. He indicated that the Islamic Republic would communicate its final position through Pakistan, which has served as a key mediator for indirect contacts throughout the conflict.
For now, both sides are observing an indefinite ceasefire as they attempt to finalize the terms of a permanent peace.
