US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks
Iran's supreme leader and national security council must approve the proposed peace deal with the US, which is still pending clarification of a few clauses. The deal reportedly includes sanctions relief for Iran and the unlocking of frozen assets in exchange for Iran reopening the strait of Hormuz and negotiating its nuclear program. US President Donald Trump stated that the agreement has been largely negotiated and will be finalized soon, despite ongoing concerns from Israel and other regional allies.
- ▪Iran's supreme leader and national security council need to approve the peace deal with the US.
- ▪The deal includes sanctions relief and unlocking of $20 billion in frozen assets for Iran.
- ▪Trump stated that the agreement has been largely negotiated and will be finalized shortly.
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An Iranian walks past a picture of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a street in Tehran on 18 May 2026. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAView image in fullscreenAn Iranian walks past a picture of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a street in Tehran on 18 May 2026. Photograph: Abedin Taherkenareh/EPAUS-Israel war on IranIran’s leader and security council ‘still need to approve’ peace deal with USOne or two clauses yet to be clarified, Iran officials tell Pakistani mediators, after US says deal ‘largely negotiated’ Middle East crisis: live updates Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editorSun 24 May 2026 07.44 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 07.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIran’s supreme leader and national security council still need to approve…
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