- IRAN DEAL? President Trump announces that Iran and the US are about to finalize a Memorandum of Understanding to bring an end to the war in Iran.
President Donald Trump said that a peace deal with Iran has been “largely negotiated” after Oval Office calls with leaders of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, followed by a separate call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier Saturday, Trump said the odds of a “good” deal were only “a solid 50/50.”
- Reuters: The proposed plan is expected to proceed in three stages, an official end of the war, resolution of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and opening of a 30-day window for negotiations on a broader agreement, with the possibility of an extension for another 30 days
- The New York Times is reporting that according to American sources, Iran has AGREED to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
- Sen. Lindsey Graham, expressed fear over terms that would allow the Iranian regime to survive, saying a deal that leaves Iran in a strong position in the region would lead to a “nightmare for Israel.”
Senior Republican US senators voiced criticism on Saturday over the reported terms of the deal that US President Donald Trump, is negotiating with Tehran to end the Iran war.
- Israel’s N12, Israeli officials claim that US envoy Steve Witkoff is pushing to reach a deal by any means necessary and is urging President Trump to avoid resuming hostilities.
- IDF soldier killed n Lebanon by a Hezbollah explosive drone. Noam Hamburger Z"L (23) from Atlit.
-A person who opened fire Saturday on a White House security checkpoint is dead after being shot by officers who returned fire, the US Secret Service said. It was the third incidence of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump in the past month.
The gunman who opened fire near the White House on Saturday afternoon has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Maryland. He was shot by Secret Service agents and died on the way to the hospital.
Best allegedly had multiple prior encounters with the Secret Service and had a history of mental health issues.
- Trump post today on Truth Social:
I am in the Oval Office at the White House where we just had a very good call with President Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, of The United Arab Emirates, Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, and Minister Ali al-Thawadi, of Qatar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, of Pakistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of Türkiye, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, of Egypt, King Abdullah II, of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, of Bahrain, concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran, and all things related to a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE. An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP