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Published: Saturday, May 23, 2026

As word of an impending deal spread on Saturday, several prominent Republicans urged Trump to reject the peace plan and resume military action against Iran, arguing he would be squandering the gains of the initial military campaign. Advertisement Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina who was one of the key cheerleaders for the war, said a deal that was seen to allow Iran to survive and potentially control the Strait of Hormuz in the future would shift the balance of power toward Tehran and be a “nightmare” for Israel.

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Iran war deal: Donald Trump says agreement to end conflict and reopen Strait of Hormuz is near Open accessibility guide Skip to sections navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Log in Our network Log in Expand navigation menu Search Advertisement Breaking World North America Middle East at war Iran breakthrough: Trump says deal to end war on cusp of being signed Michael Koziol May 24, 2026 — 7:17am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share A A A Washington: A deal to end the war in Iran is being negotiated this weekend and is on the verge of being signed, US President Donald Trump said, as prominent Washington war hawks publicly pleaded with him to reject the peace plan and resume bombing. Vice President JD Vance returned to Washington and headed to the White House on Saturday afternoon (US time), as did Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, amid reports that the US and Iran were on the cusp of agreeing on a road map to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and open negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Trump returned to Washington for the long weekend instead of attending his son’s wedding or going to his golf club. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Amid the intense speculation, Trump said at 4.30pm (6.30am AEST) that he had discussed a memorandum of understanding with the leaders of America’s Gulf allies, as well as Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey and Jordan. “An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the various other countries, as listed,” Trump said on social media. Advertisement He added that he had a separate call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that “went very well”. “Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump said. “In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened.” Loading But it would not be the first time Trump has announced a deal to end the war or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only for that not to eventuate. He proclaimed on April 17 that Iran had agreed to open the strait and surrender its stockpiles of enriched uranium. As word of an impending deal spread on Saturday, several prominent Republicans urged Trump to reject the peace plan and resume military action against Iran, arguing he would be squandering the gains of the initial military campaign. Advertisement Lindsey Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina who was one of the key cheerleaders for the war, said a deal that was seen to allow Iran to survive and potentially control the Strait of Hormuz in the future would shift the balance of power toward Tehran and be a “nightmare” for Israel. Related Article US politics Tulsi Gabbard becomes fourth woman to leave Trump’s cabinet this year “Also, it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with,” Graham said on X. Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the Sen

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