Donald Trump says negotiations towards a deal with Iran are "constructive" but "both sides must take their time and get it right"
Writing on Truth Social, the US president says Tehran "must understand" they cannot have a nuclear weapon
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "significant progress" had been made, but there was still "work to do"
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says the US and Iran's apparent convergence in the last week does not mean agreements would be reached on key issues
Key questions: How did we get here?Who's said what?What do we know about the potential deal?
Meanwhile, there are reports that a potential deal could involve a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - here's why the shipping lane is important
Iran and the US had originally agreed to a two-week ceasefire which was later extended to facilitate peace talks
Iran's semi-official news agency Tasnim reports that the US is obstructing some clauses of a potential agreement, including on releasing Iran's frozen assets.
It says that this means there is "still a possibility" that the agreement may be "cancelled".
Earlier, President Trump said negotiations towards a deal were "constructive" but that both sides "must take their time and get it right".
US news outlet CNN is reporting that no US-Iran agreement is expected to be signed today, citing a senior administration official, who is quoted as saying that details of the agreement are still being negotiated.
Another official tells the network that Iran has committed in principle to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and disposing of its stockpile of enriched uranium.
The BBC's US partner CBS News is also reporting that the Iranians have in principle agreed to dispose of the uranium, citing a senior official source.
Meanwhile, Axios reporter Barak Ravid also cites a senior Trump official as saying a deal is not expected to be signed today due to ongoing back and forth over certain parts of it, adding that it will take several days for this to go through all the approvals.
"Our understanding is that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved the broad template of the agreement, but whether this will turn into a final agreement is still an open question," the official tells Ravid.
Image source, EPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockHezbollah chief Naim Qassem has urged the Lebanese government to abandon direct talks with Israel.
The Islamic Resistance - the military wing of Hezbollah - posted on its media channel on Telegram, quoting Qassem as saying that disarming Hezbollah is "unacceptable" and amounted to "annihilation".
The group later quoted Qassem as saying that direct negotiations are "unacceptable" and represent a "victory" for Israel.
It comes as Lebanon prepares for a new round of talks with Israel in Washington early next month.
Image source, EPALebanese rescue workers search through rubble for killed and injured people after an Israeli airstrike earlier this week
If you're just joining us, President Trump has said on Truth Social that negotiations towards a deal with Iran are "constructive" but that "both sides must take their time and get it right".
He added that Iran "must understand" that it cannot develop a nuclear weapon and said he had informed US negotiators "not to rush into a deal" - read the full statement here.
No official agreement has yet been confirmed, but Trump said last night that a deal was "largely negotiated". Details have been emerging today about what could be included - you can read more on what might be in the deal in our earlier post.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earliersaid that any final agreement with Iran "must remove the nuclear threat", adding that his policy remains that "Iran will not have nuclear weapons".
A senior Israeli official told the BBC that Netanyahu also insisted Israel will "maintain freedom of action against threats in all arenas", including Lebanon.
Lebanon and Israel have continued to report attacks since a ceasefire was agreed in April, and today the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) ordered the evacuations of ten villages in the southern part of the country.
Stay with us as we continue to bring you the key developments.
Image source, ReutersSenator Ted Cruz said he was "deeply concerned" about reports of a deal
On the other side of the political sphere, Republicans are voicing their opinions in response to reports of a possible deal with Iran - but they are split on whether to support it.
Senator Ted Cruz has said he is "deeply concerned" about the reported contents of the deal.
Writing on X, Cruz says Trump was "right" to strike Iran, but it would be a "disastrous mistake" if the result is an Iranian regime "receiving billions of dollars, being able to enrich uranium & develop nuclear weapons, and having effective control over the Strait of Hormuz".
Congressman Thomas Massie has told NBC it's probably a "pretty good deal" if Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz are "crashing out on it". Massie last year introduced a war powers resolution that would have prohibited the US from taking military action against Iran without Congressional approval.
Senator Thom Tillis says developments on a potential deal don't "make sense", questioning why there were suggestions "we may accept the nuclear material remaining in Iran" despite Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth saying weeks ago that "they had obliterated Iran's defences, and it was just a matter of time before we had the nuclear material".
Senate majority whip John Barrasso is more positive, saying Trump "forced Iran to the table through a position of American strength", but acknowledges that details of any potential deal are unknown.
Image source, Getty ImagesIn the US, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna earlier told NBC News’ Meet the Press he believes there are now enough votes to pass a war powers resolution through the US Congress.
“There’s a lot of Republicans who believe the war should end,” Khanna says. “They’ve talked to farmers who say the price of nitrogen, ammonia, urea are through the roof because of the blockades and control of the Strait of Hormuz.”
Khanna also said constituents were struggling with high petrol prices.
“This is putting pressure on Trump to get a negotiation, and it’s why Congress matters,” Khanna said. “Even when we don’t get a vote through, we do put pressure on the president, hopefully this war ends.”
Tara Mewawalla
Live reporter
No official agreement has been reached between the US and Iran but President Trump said yesterday that it has been "largely negotiated". Iran's foreign ministry said that US and Iranian positions had been converging in the last week.
Here is the latest on what we've heard about a potential deal so far:
Strait of Hormuz
Nuclear
US-Iran relations
Image source, ReutersAn Israeli official told the BBC Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump had spoken last night
More from Israel, where a senior Israeli official tells the BBC that Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated to Trump that Israel will "maintain freedom of action against threats in all arenas", including Lebanon.
The US is updating Israel on the negotiations for a memorandum of understanding "to open the Strait of Hormuz and enter into negotiations for a final agreement on the points that are in dispute", they say.
The official adds: "President Trump made it clear that he will stand firm in the negotiations on his consistent demand for dismantling the Iranian nuclear program and removing all enriched uranium from its territory, and that he will not sign a final agreement without accepting these conditions."
The official's comments where echoed by Netanyahu himself in the last few minutes. He says that no final deal with Iran will be possible until the nuclear threat is removed.
Benjamin Netanyahu says he's spoken with Donald Trump last night to discuss the latest developments in the talks with Iran.
Writing on X a few minutes ago, Netanyahu says he and the US president have agreed that "any final agreement with Iran must remove the nuclear threat".
He says that this process includes the removal of "enriched nuclear material" from Iran as well as the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear enrichment facilities.
"My policy, like President Trump's remains unchanged: Iran will not have nuclear weapons."
Iran's nuclear programme remains a key factor in any potential agreement between Tehran and Washington.
In his latest post on Truth Social, President Trump has said Iran "must understand" it cannot "develop or procure a nuclear weapon or bomb".
Iran has repeatedly stated its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes only. However, many countries, in addition to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), are not convinced.
Previous nuclear deal
In 2018, during Trump's first administration, the US pulled out of the existing nuclear deal with Iran and reinstated economic sanctions.
In retaliation, Iran installed thousands of advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium, something which had been banned by the deal.
US strikes against nuclear sites
Then, in June 2025, the US bombed three key nuclear sites in Iran - Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan - which Trump said "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities.
However, the Pentagon's initial assessment of the attacks indicate it did not destroy Iran's nuclear programme, but likely only set it back by months.
US-Iran war
Since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran on 28 February, the elimination of Iran's nuclear programme has been an often-repeated motivation by US officials.
Earlier today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated the US position that "Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon".
However, Iranian state media has denied reports than Iran has agreed to hand over its nuclear material and stated Iran's nuclear programme is not covered by the ongoing negotiations.
The US struck three Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025
We can now bring you the full statement that President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social.
"One of the worst deals ever made by our Country was the Iran Nuclear Deal, put forth and signed into existence by Barack Hussein Obama and the rank amateurs of the Obama Administration.
"It was a direct path to Iran developing a Nuclear Weapon. Not so with the transaction currently being negotiated with Iran by the Trump Administration - THE EXACT OPPOSITE, in fact!
"The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side.
"The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right.
"There can be no mistakes! Our relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one. They must understand, however, that they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb.
"I would like to thank, thus far, all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation, which will be further enhanced and strengthened by their joining the Nations of the historic Abraham Accords and, who knows, perhaps the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to join, as well!
"Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Writing on Truth Social, President Donald Trump says "negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner" and that he has informed the US team "not to rush into a deal", adding that "time is on our side".
The US blockade on Iranian ports will remain until an agreement is reached, he says.
We will bring you the full statement shortly.
Image source, EPAHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has been talking about the potential Iran deal with Fox News. He says he's very confident it will stop Iran having nuclear weapons.
"I talked with him [President Trump] late last night. He’s as resolute as he’s been from the beginning," Johnson says.
The highest-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives says the current proposal being worked on by the US and Iran will "allow 60 days to get all the details done".
He says Trump’s number one condition is Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon.
“We’ll take care of the nuclear dust,” he adds.
Image source, Getty ImagesWith few details at this point, US lawmakers have started to weigh in on potential progress between the US and Iran.
Democratic Congressman Jim Himes has pressed for more details during an interview with CNN.
"Until you have a deal, you have no deal. What you have here is a framework," Himes says. He adds that "if the leaked details are correct, yes the Iranians are going to get to ship oil".
"Apparently this deal may involve immediate sanctions relief," Himes says. "It's hard to arrive at any conclusion other than the fact that because of the political toxicity of this war, President Trump has just surrendered."
Image source, ReutersWomen gather at the site of an overnight Israeli strike in the southern city of Tyre in Lebanon this weekend
Despite a ceaserfire between Israel and Lebanon having been agreed and extended, the death toll in Lebanon carries on climbing.
Lebanon was drawn into the war on 2 March, when the Iran-backed group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli positions, after Iran's supreme leader was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. Israel then launched a military operation targeting southern and central Beirut and parts of southern and eastern Lebanon.
Israel's defence minister has since said that he plans to keep control over a swathe of territory in Lebanon even after the war is over - read more here.
What is the death toll?
What about the ceasefire?
Lebanon and Israel agreed a 10-day ceasefire that took effect at midnight local time on 16 April. Donald Trump then said this was extended on 23 April. It was then extended again on 15 May, by 45 days.
Both Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since the ceasefire first came into force, and both have accused each other of ceasefire violations.
Earlier, the Israel Defence Forces ordered the evacuation of ten villages in southern Lebanon.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is issuing "urgent" warnings to residents in ten villages in southern Lebanon.
In a post on X, IDF Arab spokesperson Avichay Adraee says that, "in light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement", the IDF is "compelled to act forcefully against them".
Adraee orders people in the area to evacuate their homes and move at least 1,000 metres away from the villages and towns to open areas.
Both Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since the US-brokered ceasefire came into force last month.
Image source, LightRocket via Getty ImagesIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is "ready to assure the world" that it is not seeking nuclear weapons, according to state media.
The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quotes the president in a post on Telegram as saying: “Prior to the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s late Leader, we declared - and we reiterate now - that we are ready to assure the world we do not seek nuclear weapons."
According to the agency, the president adds that Iran "does not desire regional instability" and that it is "the Israeli regime... that seeks to destabilise the region". But he says Iranian negotiators will not "compromise on the dignity and honour of the country".
It comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hinted that President Donald Trump may make an announcement later today on negotiations.
Image source, Getty ImagesOn Saturday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei told state television that US and Iranian positions had been converging in the last week, but also accused the US of "contradictory statements".
Baghaei said Iran was in the process of finalising a "memorandum of understanding" which would allow additional talks so that "ultimately a final agreement can be reached".
Late on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated" and said details would soon be announced.
Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister of Pakistan, who has been mediating talks, has said that recent negotiations are "grounds for optimism" that a positive outcome is "within reach".
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to reporters in New Delhi earlier, said "significant progress" had been made on a potential deal, but not "final progress".
He hinted at news on the Strait of Hormuz, said Iran can "never posses a nuclear weapon" and added that there is still "work to do".
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have both released statements welcoming reports of progress, with both stating Iran must not be allowed to posses a nuclear weapon.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the conflict has impacted shipping across the globe.
Here's a reminder of why it matters:
Jack Grey
Live reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesDetails are beginning to emerge about a potential deal between the US and Iran.
A 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are among those believed to be included, according to US outlet Axios.
No official agreement has yet been confirmed.
Iranian media reports there are still "one or two" points of disagreement in the potential deal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at a news conference in New Delhi earlier, said "significant" but "not final" progress had been made.
Rubio also suggested we might hear another announcement from US President Donald Trump later today.
It comes after Trump last night stated that a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated".
The US president said the Strait of Hormuz would be included in a potential deal, but did not provide more details - here's why the shipping lane is important.
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency says that under draft terms of the US-Iran negotiations, the Strait of Hormuz "will not return" to pre-war status, but adds that ship traffic will return to previous levels
We've not heard directly from US President Donald Trump or Iranian leadership yet today.
We'll keep bringing you the key developments right here on this page, stay with us.
