Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ but Rubio urges caution

Other officials were more cautious on Sunday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noting 'significant progress, although not final progress has been made' in the negotiations

President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the Iran war has been ‘largely negotiated’ (Alex Brandon/AP)

Sun, 24 May, 2026 - 12:19

Samy Magdy and Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran on the war in the Middle East, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been “largely negotiated” after calls with Israel and other allies in the region over the weekend.

But other officials were more cautious on Sunday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noting “significant progress, although not final progress has been made” in the negotiations.