Iran War Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Nearer, But Could Take Days to Nail Down, U.S. Official Says

A senior U.S. official reported on Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached an in-principle agreement to reduce tensions in the Middle East, though a formal deal could take days for final approval. The proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s commitment to disposing of its highly enriched uranium, though the method of disposal remains under negotiation. President Trump previously stated that the U.S. would seize the material as part of efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program, while Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed the details. The deal follows weeks of fluctuating negotiations, with Trump alternating between threats of renewed attacks and claims of progress toward a ceasefire. On Saturday, he announced on social media that a memorandum of understanding had been ‘largely negotiated,’ but later instructed negotiators not to rush the process. If certified, the agreement could lift the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, easing trade restrictions. Iranian officials clarified that nuclear discussions would occur within 30 to 60 days, while the U.S. official noted that missile supplies and enrichment moratoriums were not part of the current deal. These issues, including a potential 20-year commitment sought by the U.S., would be addressed in future talks. The conflict, which began in late February after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, has caused thousands of deaths and disrupted global energy markets. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded cautiously, reaffirming that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, while Lebanese fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues unresolved. Congressional criticism, including from Senator Cory Booker, has also emerged, questioning the deal’s transparency and potential risks. Analysts suggest the agreement’s details remain unclear, with both sides emphasizing their respective concessions.