Iran-Israel war LIVE: Details of a deal begin to emerge as Rubio says possibility of 'good news' today
SkimNews Take
The emerging deal's focus on nuclear disarmament and maritime access suggests a potential de-escalation of immediate military threats, but the underlying regional power dynamics that fueled the conflict may remain unaddressed.
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- Marco Rubio said an announcement on a deal with Iran was possible later on May 24, 2026, potentially ending the West Asia war.
- Iran agreed to not pursue a nuclear weapon and to surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of the deal.
- Strait of Hormuz will be gradually reopened while the United States ends its blockade of Iranian ports, with sanctions relief and release of frozen Iranian funds to be negotiated within a 60‑day window.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered to host the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
- Axios reported that Trump asked Muslim leaders to sign a peace deal with Israel after the Iran war ends; Asia Times noted GOP hawks’ alarm, and The Hill called GOP criticisms “absurd.”
Why it matters: The deal would reopen Hormuz, easing U.S. energy tightness and boosting markets, while Iran regains frozen assets and sanctions relief, and Trump’s proposal earns praise from allies but draws GOP criticism.
