Trump: Deal with Iran to be Finalized Within Days; Praises Erdogan

Agreement in Europe; Countdown to the End of Tensions

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced yesterday at the White House that the United States and Iran are on the verge of signing a historic agreement to end months of military conflict. Trump emphasized that the documents for this agreement are in the final stages and the official signing ceremony will likely be held in Europe within the next few days [1]. According to him, Vice President JD Vance will represent Washington at the ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding that includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Iran's nuclear programs [4].

These remarks come as global energy markets have been heavily affected by the news, causing oil prices to drop. Speaking to reporters, Trump noted: "We have reached a great deal that ensures Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon; this was the goal we worked for" [2].

Erdogan; The Mediator Trump Called "Excellent"

One of the highlights of Trump's speech was his special praise for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Referring to Ankara's constructive role in facilitating the talks, Trump described Erdogan as "excellent" in this process [1]. He announced that he would soon meet and speak with the Turkish President to consult on the details of bilateral cooperation and regional stability following the agreement.

Turkey, which has tried to maintain a balanced position throughout the recent crisis, is now recognized as one of the main guarantors of this peace. Previously, Trump had praised Turkey's policy of avoiding direct conflict, calling it "smart" [5]. Ankara has also expressed its readiness to host future rounds of technical negotiations [1].

Tehran's Reaction and Remaining Ambiguities

Despite Trump's optimism, officials in Tehran have approached the matter with more caution. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that although significant progress has been made in the text of the memorandum, a "final decision" has not yet been made [3]. Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, emphasized that Tehran will only sign the agreement when all its red lines, especially regarding the lifting of sanctions and economic guarantees, have been respected [2].

This agreement, described as a "conceptual memorandum of understanding," is set to initiate a 60-day negotiation period to finalize technical details [1]. However, Trump insists that the main part of the work is done and the world should be ready for the end of this war. Meanwhile, mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, alongside Turkey, have played an active role in bringing the two sides' views closer together [2].