Trump claims Israel and Iran want a peace deal as negotiations accelerate

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald J Trump has announced that Israel and Iran are both seeking an immediate ceasefire, framing the current diplomatic moment as a definitive breakthrough to end the 100-day regional war.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump revealed that final negotiations for a comprehensive peace agreement are progressing rapidly, offering a hopeful pivot from a multi-front conflict otherwise defined by continuous escalation and economic uncertainty.

The executive announcement injects fresh optimism into the backchannel talks between Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran that have stagnated.

After months of devastating missile exchanges and maritime trade gridlock, Trump’s direct intervention signals a transition from a temporary pause in hostilities toward a permanent settlement framework.

However, the president warned that the fast-moving diplomatic progress remains strictly subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.

Naval blockade forces active peace leverage

Despite the rapid acceleration of the peace talks, the administration clarified that there will be no unilateral easing of current enforcement measures.

Trump explicitly confirmed that the ongoing maritime blockade in the Persian Gulf will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a final deal is officially finalized by all parties.

The maintenance of the naval cordon indicates that the White House intends to keep economic pressure high on Tehran during the delicate negotiation window.

Observers note that the closure of critical shipping lanes has already severely restricted regional energy exports, acting as a powerful incentive for both sides to secure a swift resolution.

Negotiators race against critical inventory timelines

The push for an immediate diplomatic resolution comes at a critical juncture for global commodities. 

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked for over three months, global oil benchmark prices have remained elevated, threatening severe demand destruction if energy inventories deplete to critical operational levels by the end of June.

Trump concluded his statement on an optimistic note, stating that things should move quickly to resolve the crisis.

While previous truce attempts have folded under localized rocket fire, the president’s assertion that both sovereign combatants are actively seeking an immediate exit ramp suggests a shared willingness to avert further economic fallout and stabilize international markets.