WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has said that an agreement with Iran to extend the current ceasefire and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz could be finalized within the coming week.
In a telephone interview with ABC News, Trump expressed optimism about the ongoing negotiations, stating, “Everything looks good. There was a small problem today, but I handled it very quickly.”
His remarks came after Iran reportedly threatened to suspend talks with the United States following Israeli military operations in Lebanon. According to Trump, Tehran’s concerns were primarily linked to Israeli actions in the region.
“That was the issue,” Trump said. “So I spoke with Hezbollah and told them no shooting. Then I spoke with Bibi [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu] and told him no shooting. After that, both sides stopped firing at each other.”
Trump acknowledged that reaching a comprehensive agreement remains difficult due to longstanding hostilities among the parties involved. However, he said the negotiations were producing the outcomes Washington had been seeking.
“It’s not easy for them, and it’s not easy from our perspective either,” Trump noted. “But we are getting what we want.”
When asked about the timeline for finalizing and approving a memorandum of understanding on extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said he expected developments “within the next week.” He added that he had not yet given final approval because several conditions still needed to be secured.
Earlier on Monday, Lebanon announced that Hezbollah had accepted a U.S.-backed proposal under which Israel would halt airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs in exchange for Hezbollah refraining from attacks against Israel. The announcement followed Trump’s claim that he had held a “very good phone conversation” with Hezbollah representatives.
According to a statement cited by Lebanon’s presidency, the arrangement would end Israeli strikes in Beirut’s southern Dahieh district while ensuring that Hezbollah suspends military operations against Israel. The development came despite earlier Israeli threats to carry out additional strikes in the area.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes, remains a critical global trade route. Any agreement ensuring its reopening is likely to have major implications for international energy markets and regional stability.
