Donald Trump announced that a potential peace deal with Iran is on the horizon during his recent remarks aboard Air Force One. The 47th President of the United States revealed that discussions between the two nations are set to resume, with expectations of agreements concerning the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. Trump disclosed this information after he prevented a planned “massive attack” on Iran, citing requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Iran itself as reasons for halting the military action.
Trump indicated that the decision to call off the strike was influenced by the belief that a deal could be reached. He mentioned the prospects of agreements related to the Hormuz region and Iran’s nuclear disarmament. The President’s comments follow his recent social media post on Truth Social, where he emphasized the readiness of the U.S. military while highlighting the restraint shown in response to calls for peace negotiations.
The potential peace treaty discussions come after a phone call between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Trump, where concerns were raised about escalating tensions with Iran. The Saudi leadership expressed worries about possible retaliatory actions targeting energy infrastructure in the region if the conflict intensifies. During the call, the Crown Prince sought clarification on any potential new actions against Iran from the U.S. President. White House officials confirmed the call but did not provide specific details on the conversation.