A fresh report Thursday afternoon sparked new speculation that President Donald Trump may be on the verge of locking in a major Iran deal after CNN commentator Scott Jennings said a senior administration official confirmed earlier reports about a ceasefire extension agreement between the United States and Tehran.
“Looks like a huge win for President Trump and the US. Hearing from a Senior Admin Official this report is TRUE and the U.S. appears to be getting everything we want,” Jennings wrote in a post on X.
The update sent conservatives and Trump allies into a frenzy online as details continued to emerge surrounding a possible 60-day extension of the current ceasefire between Iran and the United States while broader nuclear negotiations continue.
Earlier Thursday, reports surfaced claiming U.S. and Iranian negotiators had reached the framework of a temporary agreement aimed at preventing another immediate military escalation in the Middle East.
According to the initial reports, the proposed Iran deal would require Tehran to reopen unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and begin removing naval mines from the critical waterway within roughly 30 days.
In exchange, the Trump administration would reportedly begin discussions on limited sanctions relief and the release of certain frozen Iranian assets.
The White House has not formally announced a finalized agreement, though Jennings’ post appeared to signal growing confidence inside the administration that negotiations are moving in Washington’s favor.
Trump himself hinted during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting that Iran was under enormous pressure to reach a deal.
“Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal – so far they haven’t gotten there,” Trump said.
“We’re not satisfied with it: Either that or we’ll have to just finish the job.”
The president also argued Iran has been severely weakened following months of military conflict.
“Their Navy has gone, as I’ve said a thousand times, and Navy is gone, their air force is gone, everything’s gone, and they’re negotiating on fumes,” Trump added. “Maybe we have to go back and finish it. Maybe we don’t.”
The emerging Iran deal would mark one of the biggest foreign policy developments of Trump’s second term and could dramatically reshape tensions across the Middle East after months of instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian-backed attacks in the region.
Despite the optimism from Trump allies, several hurdles reportedly remain before any agreement becomes official. Iran still must formally approve the framework, while Trump is expected to make the final decision on whether the United States signs onto the arrangement.
Still, Jennings’ update immediately fueled speculation that the administration believes Tehran has largely caved to American demands after sustained economic sanctions and military pressure pushed the regime back to the negotiating table.
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