Trump talks to gulf allies on drafting peace MoU, opening of St of Hormuz
Washington DC, May 24
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is engaged in discussions with leaders from several countries regarding efforts linked to peace and stability in the Gulf region, including issues concerning Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
"I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call with President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of The United Arab Emirates, Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali al-Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, of Turkiye, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah II, of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrain, concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE," he said in a post on Truth Social.
He further stated that an agreement had been "largely negotiated," subject to finalisation between the United States, Iran and the countries involved in the discussions.
"An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened," he added.
Assistant to the President Steven Cheung said that Trump is working hard and is determined.
"It's 4:00 PM on a Saturday, and President Trump has been working hard at the White House since early this morning. This man is focused and determined," he said.
Earlier in the day, Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said that a positive stride is being taken forward based on dignity in truce talks.
Moghadam hoped that the diplomatic efforts would lead to lasting peace in the region.
As per a report by the Financial Times, the US and Iran are inching closer to sign a deal that would extend the ceasefire by 60 days.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Trump bringing Pakistan's army chief into peace talks is interesting. Pakistan always plays both sides - keeping ties with Iran while also cozying up to Gulf monarchies. India needs to strengthen our Chabahar port development to reduce dependence on this volatile route. Hope our diplomats are taking notes! 📝
Honestly, I'm skeptical. These "deals" always look good on paper but the ground reality in the Gulf is complex. Iran and Saudi Arabia have been at odds for decades. Let's see if this MoU actually holds or becomes just another piece of diplomatic theatre. At least the Strait opening would reduce petrol prices for us common people. 🙏
Good to see diplomatic efforts instead of military threats. But why is Pakistan's army chief involved in a Middle East peace deal? That's concerning for India. Also, Trump's habit of negotiating through social media posts is... unique. At least this seems better than the last US administration's "maximum pressure" approach.
As an Indian student studying international relations, this is fascinating. The UAE-Israel normalization, now this Gulf peace push - the region is realigning faster than ever. We need a clear strategy: maintain our independent foreign policy while benefiting from stability. But also, please don't let oil prices spike again! 😅
Trump calling it 'PEACE' in all caps seems gimmicky, but if it works, I'll eat my words. The key question for India: does this deal include provisions about Iranian oil discounts for us? With our growing energy needs, we need predictable supply at fair
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