Trump Says Iran Has Privately Agreed to U.S. Demands as Talks Over Conflict Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has privately agreed to the terms being sought by Washington, but is unwilling to publicly acknowledge the understanding.

Trump said Tehran had accepted what the United States was asking for but was reluctant to confirm it openly, suggesting that Iranian leaders were concerned about how such an announcement would be received domestically.

The claim comes as reports indicate that the Trump administration may be considering a narrower path toward ending the conflict, potentially accepting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz even without a broader agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme.

Trump has repeatedly suggested in recent days that a deal with Iran could be close. He has described an agreement as “imminent” and has also shared commentary portraying the United States as having already achieved victory in the conflict.

The president had previously indicated that he was prepared to pause further military action while leaving room for negotiations, provided a deal could be reached quickly.

The latest developments have created uncertainty over what a potential agreement with Tehran would ultimately involve. The nuclear issue has been a central U.S. demand throughout the negotiations, with Washington seeking assurances that Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.

However, reports suggest Trump has told senior advisers that he could accept an arrangement in which Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz without securing a comprehensive nuclear settlement.

Such a move would represent a significant shift from the broader negotiating position the United States has maintained since talks began in April.

The Strait of Hormuz remains strategically important to global energy markets because a substantial portion of the world’s oil supply passes through the waterway. Any prolonged disruption could have major consequences for oil prices, shipping costs and the wider global economy.

For financial markets, the uncertainty surrounding the negotiations remains particularly significant. Public statements from Washington and Tehran can quickly move investor expectations, while the absence of a confirmed agreement means traders are closely watching every development.

Despite Trump’s assertion that Iran has privately accepted U.S. demands, there has been no publicly confirmed comprehensive agreement between the two sides. Until both governments formally announce the terms of any deal, uncertainty over the direction of the conflict and the future of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to remain.