WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a landmark agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed as early as Thursday, as U.S. officials released details of a proposed deal aimed at ending hostilities and laying the groundwork for a broader diplomatic settlement.
Trump told reporters the agreement would be finalized “shortly” and suggested the signing could take place within the next 24 hours, although he cautioned that negotiations were still ongoing and that the deal remained subject to final approval.
“The deal is not final,” Trump said, warning that the United States could resume military action if Iran failed to comply with its commitments.
“If they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head, OK?” the president said.
The proposed agreement, outlined in a 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding, contains a series of commitments designed to halt military operations, address concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, and support the country’s economic recovery.
According to U.S. officials, Iran would formally commit to never developing or possessing a nuclear weapon. The framework also establishes a $300 billion fund dedicated to the country’s reconstruction and economic development. While the United States would support the initiative, the agreement does not require Washington to contribute financially to the fund.
A key provision of the deal calls for the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” signaling a potential end to months of regional tensions and conflict.
The agreement also sets a timeline for future negotiations, with both sides pledging to reach a comprehensive and final settlement within 60 days. The negotiating period could be extended if both parties agree.
“The United States and Iran commit to negotiating and achieving the final deal in maximum 60 days, extendable with mutual consent,” the document states.
Officials described the memorandum as an interim framework rather than a final peace agreement, emphasizing that substantial negotiations remain ahead on issues including sanctions relief, nuclear verification measures, and regional security arrangements.
The deal had originally been scheduled for formal signing on Friday, but Trump’s remarks raised the possibility that the process could be accelerated if remaining issues are resolved.
Despite the optimism expressed by the White House, administration officials acknowledged that either side could still withdraw before the agreement is formally implemented.
If finalized, the accord would represent one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs between Washington and Tehran in years, potentially reshaping regional security dynamics and opening the door to broader engagement between the longtime adversaries
