Iranian Official: US-Iran Truce Deal Could Be a 'Turning Point' for the Middle East

A senior Iranian official told CNN today that efforts to end the Iran war could reach a 'turning point' due to recent progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, potentially bringing a 'new era of prosperity and stability' to the Middle East. The source revealed that efforts to reach a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end the conflict between the US and Iran have 'made a lot of progress, especially in the last few days.' He added that Iran hopes 'the Trump administration will seize this opportunity to facilitate a lasting and stable solution.' US President Donald Trump said yesterday that the US has 'largely settled' a broader agreement with Iran, but later added that some details still need to be finalized with Iran and 'several other countries.' The Iranian source praised the role of Middle Eastern countries in helping mediate between the warring parties today, saying: 'We appreciate the sincere efforts of our regional friends and partners, which shows that the Middle East is transforming into a strong and autonomous bloc.' Regarding Trump's claim that any deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, CNN asked the Iranian official about the outlook for the strait. He emphasized that the waterway is already open, but vessels 'must coordinate with relevant Iranian authorities to ensure safe passage.'