Donald Trump claims 'great deal' reached with Iran, pending formalization

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States has reached a "great deal" to resolve the conflict with Iran, a preliminary agreement that awaits formalization in the coming days. Trump indicated that a signing ceremony might take place in Europe over the weekend, though he will not be present.

Vice President J.D. Vance is slated to attend the signing event as Trump will be hosting an 80th birthday celebration at the White House before heading to Europe for the G7 Summit. This announcement follows Trump's decision to cancel previously scheduled attacks against Iran, which he attributed to progress in high-level negotiations.

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We have just reached a great deal to resolve the conflict with Iran. Now the formalization is pending, which should be completed in the coming days, and a signing will probably take place, perhaps, in Europe

Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that the "conversations with the Islamic Republic of Iran have reached the highest level of the Iranian leadership and have been approved." He confirmed the cancellation of planned strikes, citing the positive development in diplomatic channels. Several nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Egypt, were reportedly involved in the discussions.

Despite the impending agreement, Trump emphasized that U.S. naval blockades will remain fully in effect until the deal is formally signed. This statement comes after recent tensions in the Middle East, including attacks that jeopardized a ceasefire established on April 8. Washington had threatened further bombings and the possibility of invading Iran's strategic oil enclave, Jarg Island, actions that Tehran condemned as dangerous.

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Given that the talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran have reached the highest level of the Iranian leadership and have been approved, as President of the United States, I have canceled the planned attacks and bombings against Iran for tonight