US nearing agreements on Gaza ceasefire, Iran deal, Trump says

US President Donald Trump told reporters on May 30 that the United States is nearing key diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East, including a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, as well as progress toward a deal with Iran.

“They're very close to an agreement on Gaza, and we'll let you know about it during the day or maybe tomorrow,” Trump said when asked about the current status of ceasefire negotiations. Israel has reportedly accepted the terms of a proposal, which Hamas is still reviewing, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Trump also expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching a broader agreement with Iran. 

“I think we have a chance of making a deal with Iran,” he said. “They don't want to be blown up; they would rather make a deal. And I think that could happen in the not too distant future, that would be a great thing that we can have a deal without bombs being dropped all over the Middle East."

Iran and the US have conducted five rounds of indirect negotiations in Muscat and Rome, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. A sixth round has not yet been scheduled. The discussions aim to restrict Iran’s nuclear activities in return for the easing of US sanctions.

While President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened airstrikes if a deal is not reached, Iranian officials have hinted at the possibility of developing nuclear weapons, despite asserting their nuclear program is peaceful.

Talks remain deadlocked over key issues, especially uranium enrichment. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejected the idea of a three-year freeze, saying: "Iran will never accept that." He also dismissed reports of a possible interim deal.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also said that Iran can survive even if nuclear talks with the US fail, following President Donald Trump’s description of recent discussions as "very good."

By Sabina Mammadli