US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that an announcement on a deal with Iran was possible within hours, potentially ending the Middle East war.

Speaking in New Delhi, Rubio said the emerging agreement would address US concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.

Has a deal been reached between the US and Iran?

No final agreement has been announced, but Rubio said the world could receive “good news” within hours. Trump said Saturday that a deal had been “largely negotiated” with Iran and other countries involved. Rubio said the framework would address the Strait of Hormuz and set Iran on a path away from nuclear weapons capability.

What does the Iran deal cover?

Rubio said the emerging deal would result in a “completely open” Strait of Hormuz without tolls. The waterway has been largely blocked by Iran in response to the US-Israeli military campaign. The agreement would also start a process to eliminate the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapon, Rubio said.

Trump confirmed the broad outline on his Truth Social platform Saturday, writing that an agreement had been “largely negotiated, subject to finalization” between the United States, Iran and other countries involved. He added that further details would be “announced shortly.”

What were the US military objectives in Operation Epic Fury?

Rubio said the US goals in the conflict, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, were to destroy Iran’s navy, significantly reduce its ballistic missile capability and degrade its defense-industrial base. He said all three objectives had been achieved. “Those were the objectives of Epic Fury. Those objectives were achieved,” Rubio said.

Who is criticizing the Iran deal?

The emerging agreement has drawn sharp criticism from prominent Trump allies, including Senator Ted Cruz and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Both are staunch supporters of Israel and oppose Iran receiving benefits such as the restored ability to sell its oil freely. Cruz called the outcome a potential “disastrous mistake.”

Rubio pushed back on that criticism, arguing that no US president had taken a harder line against Iran. He pointed to the military campaign itself as evidence of Trump’s resolve. The administration maintains the deal reflects strength rather than concession.