Trump Cancels Iran Attack, Claims Deal Imminent Within Days

President Donald Trump has stated that a peace agreement with Iran is imminent, marking a dramatic shift just hours after he threatened to launch a large-scale military attack on Tehran’s oil infrastructure. In remarks made on Thursday (11/6) local time, Trump claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had agreed to the peace plan. He projected that the agreement document would be completed within days, paving the way for further discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme. Despite Trump’s high optimism, Tehran offered a more measured response. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran has not yet reached a final conclusion on the draft agreement. ‘Iran has not reached a final decision on this agreement. We will announce it officially once a conclusion is reached,’ Baghaei was quoted as saying by state media. The main obstacle in the negotiations remains Iran’s demand that the US immediately release tens of billions of dollars in assets frozen due to sanctions. These funds are considered crucial for the recovery of Iran’s economy, which has been severely impacted by the economic blockade. Prior to this announcement, tensions had peaked when Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, and take control of the country’s gas and oil market. However, the threat was withdrawn after Trump received reports that Tehran was softening its stance on US nuclear demands. A delegation from Qatar, acting as a mediator, reportedly returned from Tehran with new points to be incorporated into a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU). US officials indicated that the signing would likely take place in Europe this weekend, with Vice President JD Vance scheduled to represent the United States. Domestically, Trump faces pressure from conservatives in Congress. Senator Lindsey Graham cautioned that any new deal must not be a repeat of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which Trump abandoned during his first term. ‘Any agreement reached with Iran regarding their nuclear programme must be presented to Congress for review and approval,’ Graham asserted via social media. Until the deal is formally signed, Trump confirmed that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect. He also pledged that the Strait of Hormuz would be officially reopened for international trade immediately after the documents are ratified.