United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a long-awaited agreement with Iran can still be finalized within hours, despite concerns that recent Israeli strikes on Beirut could derail the process.

Speaking in a brief interview with Fox News, Trump said he believed a deal between Washington and Tehran would be signed within the next two to three hours.

The comments came amid heightened tensions after Iran warned that Israeli military action in Beirut risked undermining efforts to secure a broader agreement aimed at reducing regional hostilities.

According to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump revealed that he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the strikes. During the conversation, the US president reportedly voiced frustration over the military action and urged Israel to avoid further attacks that could jeopardize the negotiations.

Yingst reported that Trump specifically asked Netanyahu not to carry out additional strikes against Hezbollah, warning that further escalation could threaten the progress made toward securing the agreement.

The diplomatic push comes at a critical stage in negotiations involving the United States and Iran, with mediators and officials from several countries working to finalize terms intended to ease tensions and prevent further conflict in the region.

The latest developments follow warnings from Tehran that continued military operations in Lebanon could complicate efforts to reach a deal and potentially delay or derail the expected signing.

Despite the uncertainty, Trump’s remarks suggest the White House remains optimistic that the agreement can still be completed, provided regional actors exercise restraint and avoid actions that could inflame the already fragile situation.

Diplomatic efforts are expected to continue as negotiators work against the clock to secure the deal and prevent renewed instability across the Middle East.

United States President Donald Trump has said a deal aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, although Iranian officials have expressed uncertainty about the timeline.

In a post on social media, Trump announced that the agreement was expected to be finalized the following day and claimed that the strategically important Strait of Hormuz would immediately reopen to international shipping once the deal is signed.

“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump wrote.

The president also appeared to reference Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, stating that “at the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust,” adding that it would later be destroyed.

However, Iranian officials have been more cautious. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the exact date for signing a memorandum of understanding remained uncertain.

“We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow,” Baghaei said.

Pakistan, which has played a key mediating role in the negotiations, indicated that progress toward an agreement was accelerating. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the parties were closer than ever to a peace deal and that preparations were underway for an electronic signing process once negotiations are completed.

On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also suggested that an agreement was within reach. According to Araghchi, the proposed arrangement would include measures to end conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift a United States blockade affecting Iranian ports.

He noted, however, that discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear programme would take place separately at a later stage.

For decades, Iran has faced accusations from Western governments of pursuing nuclear weapons capabilities. Tehran has consistently denied those claims, maintaining that its nuclear activities are intended solely for peaceful purposes such as electricity generation and scientific research.

US officials have reportedly confirmed some elements of the proposed agreement, while emphasizing that any economic benefits granted to Iran would depend on the country’s compliance with its commitments.

The negotiations come after months of heightened tensions. The conflict began following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, which triggered retaliatory attacks by Iran against Israel and US-aligned states in the Gulf region. The confrontation also disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes for oil and liquefied natural gas exports.

Although a ceasefire was reached in April, sporadic exchanges of fire have continued, including two rounds of retaliatory strikes earlier this week.

One person was killed and at least 10 others were wounded in a shooting incident in Midland, Texas, on Friday, prompting a large-scale response from law enforcement authorities.

Police initially engaged in a standoff with the suspected gunman, but later confirmed that the incident had been resolved and that the suspect was dead.

Speaking during a press conference, local officials said there were 11 known victims in total, including the person who was killed. Midland Memorial Hospital confirmed it had received nine victims, four of whom were undergoing surgery. Another injured person was transported to a separate medical facility for treatment.

Midland Mayor Lori Blong expressed sympathy for those affected by the tragedy.

“My heart breaks for the victims and their families,” she said, adding that the community was praying for everyone impacted by the violence as well as the first responders who put themselves at risk to protect residents.

Authorities said the incident began in one part of the city before moving to another area near a veterinary hospital, where the standoff ultimately came to an end. Witnesses reported hearing dozens of gunshots during the ordeal.

A local employee working near the scene told reporters that it sounded as though at least 40 rounds had been fired.

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams and multiple law enforcement agencies were deployed to contain the suspect. Shortly afterward, the Midland Police Department announced that the active shooter incident had been resolved and the suspect was confirmed deceased.

Officials have not yet released details regarding the identity or possible motive of the gunman. Information about the victims has also remained limited, although hospital authorities said the five patients not undergoing surgery were listed in stable condition.

Mayor Blong noted that she was not aware of any police officers being injured during the response.

Reacting to the incident, Dan Patrick said Texans were heartbroken by the news and called for prayers for the victims, their families and the Midland community, while also thanking emergency personnel for their bravery.

The latest shooting revives painful memories in Midland, a city of approximately 140,000 residents. In 2019, the community was shaken by another mass shooting when a gunman drove through Midland and nearby Odessa, randomly opening fire and killing seven people while injuring more than two dozen others.

Investigations into Friday’s shooting remain ongoing as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.