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President Donald Trump attended an event honoring Military Mothers Day in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2026. — Reuters
- Trump asserts Iran would surrender its enriched uranium to the U.S.
- The U.S. suspends military efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Reports suggest the U.S. and Iran are close to a one-page agreement on nuclear negotiations.
Washington, D.C.: President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential deal with Iran, stating, “A resolution is very possible,” but warned that if negotiations collapse, military action could resume. Despite this, Iran has yet to respond to a fresh U.S. proposal, with its chief negotiator criticising Washington for pressuring the country into submission.
Positive developments emerged after Trump halted a brief military operation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, signaling hope for diplomatic negotiations. Trump commented Wednesday that the conflict could end if Iran agrees to the terms, but warned that failure to do so would lead to a much more intense bombing campaign. Later, Trump told reporters, “We’ve had very productive talks over the past 24 hours, and a deal is very possible.”
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei indicated that Iran is still reviewing the U.S. proposal and will communicate its position through mediators in Pakistan after finalizing its stance. Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned that the U.S. seeks to disintegrate Iran through naval blockades, economic sanctions, and media manipulation to force surrender.
“Aiming for Lasting Peace”
The U.S. military reported that one of its warplanes targeted and disabled the rudder of an oil tanker attempting to breach the American blockade near Iranian ports. Trump had reaffirmed the blockade the day before, citing Iran’s ongoing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. However, citing diplomatic progress, he announced that efforts to reopen the route would be temporarily paused to evaluate the possibility of reaching an agreement.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key participant in recent talks in Islamabad, expressed hope for a lasting agreement that would bring stability and peace to the region. On social media platform X, he noted, “We are very hopeful that the current momentum will lead toward a sustainable peace for the region and beyond.”
According to Axios, citing U.S. officials, both sides are close to signing a one-page memorandum that would end hostilities and lay the groundwork for more comprehensive nuclear negotiations. Trump, speaking on PBS, reiterated that Iran would transfer its enriched uranium to the U.S., though he did not specify how disagreements over this issue would be resolved.
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, discussing ongoing negotiations. Araghchi tweeted that Iran looks forward to China supporting a new regional framework that balances development and security.
Trump’s tone shifted to a more conciliatory approach hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. had completed its offensive operations against Iran. Recent weeks saw accusations of attacks by both sides in the crucial waterways, representing a significant escalation since a ceasefire began on April 8.
The U.S. and Gulf partners drafted a UN Security Council resolution demanding Iran cease its attacks, disclose mine locations, and stop obstructing shipping. A vote on the resolution is expected shortly, though its adoption remains uncertain.
Hezbollah and Lebanon Tensions
In Lebanon, Israel launched strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Wednesday — the first in nearly a month — killing a senior Hezbollah commander associated with the group’s elite forces, according to a source close to Hezbollah. The Lebanese health ministry reported at least 11 casualties in strikes across the south and east of Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, visited troops in southern Lebanon, vowing to continue dismantling Hezbollah’s infrastructure whenever opportunities arise.
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