Swapna Kumbar , Bengaluru - Mediators believe a breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran may be close, just as Donald Trump is set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu. Sources say Trump is holding off on a final decision until after that meeting, while Iran and Oman have reportedly backed a proposal aimed at clarifying the Strait of Hormuz dispute and reviving an earlier memorandum of understanding.

The timing matters because Netanyahu has been pressing Trump to widen any Iran deal so it also covers missile restrictions and support for armed groups, not just the nuclear file. Trump has already signaled in past meetings that he wants negotiations with Iran to continue, even when Netanyahu pushed for a tougher line. The diplomatic track has centered on difficult questions around shipping through Hormuz, Iranian assets and the scope of any pause in hostilities. While some talks have ended without a full breakthrough, officials involved in mediation have described the most recent exchanges as constructive enough to keep the process alive.

The next Trump-Netanyahu meeting could decide whether this opening turns into a concrete deal or another round of stalling. For now, the negotiations appear to be moving, but the main gap remains whether Iran and the U.S. can agree on the broader security issues beyond the immediate ceasefire.