Egypt Minister Sees Iran-US Peace Deal Possible in Days

Middle Eastern coverage stresses that both Iran and the United States show political will to keep talking, but only if core demands on the blockade and security guarantees are addressed. Regional governments like Turkey and Egypt present themselves as facilitators and warn that a rushed or one-sided deal could leave the war and Hormuz tensions unresolved. Commentators in the Gulf and Levant expect that any agreement must spell out clear steps on naval rules, sanctions relief and verification to be durable.

• •Iranian leaders insist they will only move toward a peace deal if the naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz is lifted.
• •Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says both Washington and Tehran have the will to continue talks to end the war.
• •Egyptian officials express hope that a US–Iran peace deal can be reached within days if both sides compromise.
• •Gulf commentators warn that a vague framework without clear maritime rules could leave shipping and energy exports exposed.
• •Regional analysts argue that any final deal must include phased sanctions relief tied to verifiable Iranian steps.