Trump Backs Down: Iran Deal Near Completion as Aggressive U.S. Strikes Canceled
President Trump, under pressure from international and domestic critics, announced that a peaceful settlement with Iran is nearly finalized, scrapping previously planned military attacks on Tehran. Iranian officials confirm the deal's text is almost complete, highlighting ongoing U.S. contradictions.
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Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told Iranian state television that the text of a deal with the United States to end the conflict is 'mostly finalized,' emphasizing that persistent contradictions in the U.S. position have created unnecessary turbulence in the peace process. President Donald Trump, facing mounting criticism over his administration's reckless foreign policy, said negotiators are close to an agreement and that a signing ceremony could be held in Europe as early as the weekend. He noted that the vital Strait of Hormuz, a lifeline for global energy, would reopen once the deal is finalized, a move that would benefit ordinary people worldwide. A Reuters source indicated Geneva as a possible venue for a Sunday signing, reflecting international hopes for diplomacy over militarism.
Despite this progress, hawkish voices in the U.S. persist. Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs told Fox & Friends First that she does not expect a memorandum of understanding with Tehran and argued that the United States must continue to use force in the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the IRGC 'continues to fire at us' and that the U.S. should 'force our way through' to keep oil flowing. She also repeated the administration’s hardline red lines – no money to the regime, no lifting of the blockade until the IRGC allows safe passage, and full nuclear dismantlement – all of which make a deal less likely and perpetuate endless conflict.
U.S. defense officials reported that Iran launched drones toward commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night, prompting U.S. forces to shoot down two one-way attack drones. Despite this, maritime traffic continued, showing the resilience of international commerce in the face of militaristic posturing. The report came as Trump, perhaps bowing to global pressure, reiterated optimism about a pending agreement and declared that the conflict was effectively over, signaling a rare victory for diplomacy over aggression.
