Reports Outline Proposed US–Iran Interim Deal as Trump Signals Progress

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US President Donald Trump has suggested that talks between Washington and Tehran could produce an agreement by the end of the week, despite Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that negotiations remain suspended.

Meanwhile, media reports citing informed sources have revealed details of a proposed interim framework reportedly being discussed between the two sides.

According to Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath, sources familiar with the talks said the proposed mechanism for implementing the framework would unfold in four phases, beginning with de-escalation measures and eventually addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.

The sources stressed that the reported memorandum has not been officially published or confirmed in full. However, leaks from individuals close to the negotiations suggest that implementation would proceed through four consecutive stages, with progress to each phase dependent on both parties fulfilling their commitments.

According to the reports, the first phase would focus on reinforcing the current ceasefire, halting direct military operations, and preventing any escalation or the opening of new fronts across the region.

The sources added that Tehran reportedly insists any understandings should include developments related to Lebanon and that Iran should not be excluded from future regional arrangements.

The second phase would reportedly centre on international maritime security and the Strait of Hormuz, including the full reopening of the strategic waterway, easing restrictions on shipping, and introducing security arrangements for maritime routes and energy pipelines.

The reports said all parties involved recognise the sensitivity of the issue and its direct impact on the global economy.

The third phase would reportedly involve economic confidence-building measures, including limited easing of selected sanctions, the release of part of Iran’s frozen assets, and steps aimed at facilitating oil exports and trade.

According to the sources, Iranian officials view this stage as essential to demonstrating the seriousness of any agreement and achieving rapid economic relief.

The fourth and most complex phase would reportedly address broader strategic issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme, uranium enrichment levels, international monitoring mechanisms, and long-term regional security arrangements.

Sources indicated that this phase could require months of negotiations due to the complexity of the issues involved and the disagreements surrounding them.

The reports emerged after Trump stated on Wednesday that talks with Iran could produce results “by the end of this week”, while acknowledging that negotiations could still fail.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the future of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile remains one of the central issues in the talks, which are reportedly being mediated by Pakistan.

Rubio also noted that Tehran has not yet agreed to a peace deal.

For its part, Iran has maintained that no significant progress has yet been achieved. Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that communication channels with Washington remain open, but said negotiations aimed at ending the conflict have not produced tangible results.

In a related development, reports indicated that the US House of Representatives approved a resolution calling for the withdrawal of American forces from the conflict with Iran, amid growing concerns within Congress over the consequences of the crisis.

According to the reports, the resolution was introduced by Democratic lawmakers and seeks to halt military operations against Iran unless formal authorisation is granted by Congress.

The measure reportedly passed with the support of 215 representatives against 208, after four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in backing the resolution.


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