Trump speaks of Iran agreement 'over the next week'

US President Donald Trump said a framework agreement with Iran could be reached 'over the next week,' US broadcaster ABC News reported on Monday.

ABC reported that Trump told one of its correspondents in a phone interview that a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the current ceasefire could be completed and agreed to 'over the next week.' 'I still have to get a few more points,' Trump said, according to ABC, adding that he had not yet signed off on the deal.

There has been no public confirmation from Iran that an agreement is imminent. Trump has previously announced ambitious timelines for diplomatic initiatives that were later delayed. The United States and Iran are intensively negotiating a framework agreement, including an extension of the ceasefire that has been in effect since April 8.

Despite the truce, the two sides have exchanged sporadic fire in recent weeks. The US and Israel launched the war against Iran on February 28.