US President Donald Trump says a Middle East peace deal involving Iran is in its “final throes” and could be signed soon, after Iran and Israel halt hostilities. Multiple outlets report that Trump frames the negotiations as nearing completion and that he has previously described an imminent agreement. The reporting also notes that a temporary pause in attacks has been in place since April 8, following fresh hostilities that had raised concerns about renewed escalation. However, other coverage highlights that diplomacy remains fragile. The Guardian reports an Iranian spokesman says no final peace agreement has been reached, responding to Trump’s claim that a deal could be signed soon. Additional reports reference that talks continue alongside continuing regional tensions, including missile exchanges and violence in Lebanon, even as discussions are described as being at a high level. According to these accounts, Trump’s remarks follow preparations mentioned by another outlet, including planes departing for Europe in anticipation of a potential signing ceremony, though this is presented as contingent on whether a final agreement is completed. Overall, the sources present Trump’s confidence alongside Iranian caution about timelines.