U.S. and Iran Near Deal to End Gulf War Amid Trump’s History of Sabotage

The United States and Iran are on the verge of signing a one-page, 14-point memorandum intended to formally end the ongoing war in the Gulf, according to sources from Pakistan and others briefed on the mediation efforts. Pakistan, which hosted the only peace talks to date, has played a key role ferrying proposals between Washington and Tehran.

This development, first reported by Axios and confirmed by The Japan Times, comes after years of escalating tensions under the Trump administration. Trump’s tenure was marked by aggressive military posturing, sabotage of diplomatic channels, and crippling sanctions aimed at Iran—actions widely seen as attempts to distract from his mounting domestic scandals and consolidate authoritarian power.

The memorandum would not only end the war but also pave the way for reopening shipping routes through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, lifting U.S. sanctions on Iran, and agreeing on new limits for Iran’s nuclear program. These steps could ease regional tensions and restore some semblance of diplomatic order.

This potential breakthrough exposes the stark contrast between the destructive policies of the Trump era and the urgent need for diplomacy to resolve international conflicts. It underscores how Trump’s reckless foreign policy gambits, framed as “America First,” often backfired, escalating violence and undermining global stability.

As the parties edge closer to finalizing the agreement, it remains to be seen how much of the Trump administration’s legacy of chaos will be undone. But one thing is clear: ending this war requires holding accountable those who stoked it for personal and political gain. We will be watching closely to ensure transparency and accountability in these critical negotiations.