Would there finally be a deal between US and Iran? When Iran war started by USA, the US agenda was to have a non- nuclear Iran and fetch a favourable nuclear deal unlike the one chalked out in Obama administration. Now USA looks for not only a nuclear deal, but also a deal on free navigation in Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Delhi said that both countries are very close to the deal and President Trump can announce the deal anytime. Trump all of a sudden become so positive about Iran that he now says Iran may join Abrahim Accord! Its not just deal or no deal, what is in offing the world’s eyes glued to the pith and substance of the relations gulf countries, Israel and US going to have with each other.
The world is watching the White House as President Donald Trump declares a massive, paradigm-shifting peace deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is “largely negotiated.” But as global markets surge on the mere whisper of peace, a fierce political war of words has erupted at home. The President is firing back at his critics, drawing a hard line in the sand, and vowing that unlike his predecessors, he simply does not make bad deals.
Shreya Das, National Defence
New Delhi, 27th May 2026
Following a tense, three-month military conflict that began back in February, a potential peace framework between the United States and Iran is finally beginning to take shape. Over the weekend, President Trump shook global markets by announcing that a landmark Memorandum of Understanding is on the table. This emerging deal aims to establish a permanent end to the war, extend a fragile ceasefire by sixty days, and crucially, reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz the vital maritime artery that has choked the global energy supply since hostilities began.
But while the President expresses immense confidence, the path forward is anything but simple. Contradictory statements out of Tehran, deep skepticism from Congressional hawkers, and a firm warning from the White House that the U.S. naval blockade will remain in “full force” mean that a final signature is still hanging in the balance.
Let’s break down exactly what the President is saying and how this administration is responding to a wave of sudden criticism. In a series of highly charged public statements, President Trump aggressively defended his diplomatic approach. He made it explicitly clear that while negotiations are going exceptionally well, the United States will absolutely not be rushed into a final, sloppy agreement.
The President stated, and I quote: “The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side.” He went on to emphasize that both sides must take their time to get it right, asserting that in a deal of this magnitude, “there can be no mistakes.”\
Now, Trump is currently facing heavy criticism from domestic political figures and former administration officials who fear the U.S. might be conceding too much, too fast to Tehran. In response, President Trump has taken direct aim at his predecessors specifically the Obama administration dismissing current critics as “losers” who are judging an unreleased, unfinalized transaction.
Trump claims his deal is the exact opposite of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which he blasted as a disaster that gave Iran massive amounts of cash and a clear path to a nuclear weapon. The President fired back, saying: “Unlike those before me who should have solved this problem many years ago, I don’t make bad deals!” He further clarified that his transaction is the total inversion of past policies, but noted that because it isn’t fully negotiated yet, nobody has actually seen it or knows what is truly in it.
Behind the scenes, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has noted “significant progress,” but there is still a distinct narrative gap between Washington and Tehran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei termed the current text a mere “framework agreement,” warning that the U.S. is still obstructing several key clauses. Furthermore, Iranian state media and the Fars news agency have openly disputed Trump’s claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that Iran must retain sovereign management over the shipping lanes.
Despite that friction, sources indicate the draft agreement involves a strict three-stage layout- a formal end to the war, a gradual, toll-free reopening of the Strait during a 60-day window, and phased sanctions relief. But the absolute red line for the United States remains non-negotiable. President Trump reiterated that our relationship with Iran is becoming much more professional and productive, but they must understand, under no circumstances, can they develop or procure a nuclear weapon or bomb.
The President wrapped up his remarks by looking at the broader geopolitical map, thanking all the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation thus far. He expressed hope that this momentum will be further enhanced by these nations joining the historic Abraham Accords, even tossing out the wild-card possibility that, quote, “perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well.”
The Abraham Accords was a series of historic US-brokered normalization agreements establishing diplomatic, economic, and security relations between Israel and several Arab nations. The pacts are named after the patriarch Abraham to symbolize the shared roots of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Prior to the accords, only Egypt (1979) and Jordan (1994) had formal peace treaties with Israel. The Abraham Accords represented a major geopolitical shift, enabling open commercial flights, tourism, technological partnerships, and joint defense dialogues across the Middle East.
The financial world is already banking on a breakthrough. The mere prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening has sent a massive sigh of relief through the global economy. Early trading saw Brent crude oil prices slide by 4 percent, dropping back below the one-hundred-dollar-a-barrel mark, while major stock indexes like Japan’s Nikkei surged over 3 percent. The markets want this deal. But as the President made clear, the economic blockade stays in full force and effect until an agreement is officially reached, certified, and signed.
We will continue to track these fast-moving negotiations as more details emerge from the White House.
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