On May 23, 2026, President Donald Trump announced online that a potential agreement had been 'largely negotiated' with Iran, signifying that a possible end to the current war is near

Iran and the US are nearing an understanding on a 14-point memorandum of understanding. Discussions focus on ending the Middle East war and a US naval blockade. In return, Iran would ensure safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

The official said the sides had agreed in principle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and commit Iran to disposing of its highly enriched uranium, but stressed that a deal had not yet been signed.

As the Trump administration signals hope for a possible deal, Iran says obstacles linger, and "frequent changes" in U.S. positions aren't helping.

Michael Bay is working on a new film about a major military operation. Bay, who previously directed 2016’s military drama “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” is working with Universal Pictures to direct a film about the two pilots who were rescued from Iran during Operation Epic Fury this year,

Republicans in Congress warned against making concessions to Iran in an emerging deal to end the war, while Trump suggested Iran could join the Abraham Accords.

President Trump says a deal with Iran is "largely negotiated," but Tehran warns that its signing is not imminent. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Imtiaz Tyab report as more details emerge about Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.