A major development is emerging in the ongoing Iran-US conflict. According to Al Arabiya, Mojtaba Khamenei has agreed to negotiate and reach an understanding with the United States. If confirmed, this could increase the chances of peace amid the war. Al Arabiya cited Israeli media for this report. The news comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that talks with the Iranian leadership are ongoing and a resolution may happen soon.
Trump Confirms Talks With Iran
On the 24th day of the conflict, Trump said Washington and Tehran recently held discussions that led to agreement on several major issues. He mentioned that the talks would continue and a deal could be reached soon. Earlier, Trump had referred to Iranian speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, but reports now indicate that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has agreed to negotiations.
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No Official Confirmation From Iran
Trump said his envoys, Steve Witkoff and close advisor Jared Kushner, were also part of the talks. He added that the US was negotiating with a senior Iranian leader. However, Iran’s Fars News Agency rejected these claims, stating that no direct or indirect talks are happening between the two countries. Trump claimed that discussions have been ongoing for some time but have now entered a more serious phase. He also said the US has given Iran five days to reach a major agreement. Iran has not officially confirmed this but stated that they received a 15-point proposal from the US through intermediaries.
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Could a Deal Happen in 5 Days?
Trump also mentioned that attacks on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure have been postponed. This decision came after Iran threatened to target US and Israeli installations if attacked. Previously, Trump had warned that failure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could lead to strikes on Iranian power plants.
Currently, the critical waterway remains largely closed due to Iranian actions, affecting nearly 20% of global oil and gas supplies. Since the war began on February 28, more than 2,000 people have died, and global markets have been thrown into turmoil.