President Donald Trump has indicated that ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict with Iran and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz are moving forward in an orderly fashion. Despite suggesting that a framework for an agreement is largely in place, the President has explicitly instructed his negotiating team to avoid rushing the process, emphasizing that time remains a strategic advantage in securing a durable resolution.

The proposed diplomatic path aims to de-escalate hostilities, unfreeze specific Iranian assets, and establish a roadmap for future discussions regarding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. However, the U.S. naval blockade currently impacting Iranian ports is set to remain firmly in place until a formal agreement is finalized, certified, and signed by all parties involved. Trump reiterated that a non-negotiable condition of any deal is the prevention of Iran developing or procuring nuclear weaponry.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed recent high-level discussions with the U.S. administration regarding the potential memorandum of understanding. Netanyahu stressed that any final agreement must include the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear enrichment infrastructure and the removal of enriched materials from the country. Additionally, the Prime Minister noted that the U.S. has reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense, a point of contention as regional tensions persist, particularly concerning ongoing military activity in Lebanon.