Iran live updates: US shoots down 2 Iranian drones attempting to strike ships in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Thursday where they "reviewed the results of the consultations and understandings" between the U.S. and Iran.

The Qatari government said Trump "affirmed that the understandings reached had the approval of all concerned parties" while "efforts continue to complete the final procedures in preparation for announcing the arrangements for signing the agreement."

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was surprised by President Donald Trump's social media post about an imminent deal, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Israel was not looped into the approval process, according to the source.

A deal between the U.S. and Iran is "very close," a source with knowledge of the negotiations told ABC News.

"The Qatari delegation departed from Tehran this morning following talks with Iranian officials, conducted in coordination with the United States, that lasted into the early hours of this morning. The deal is very close as mediators have hit some breakthroughs," the source said.

The Israel Defense Forces claimed the area north of the Saluki River in Lebanon is now under its control saying it is working to clear the area.

"The operation was part of the effort to strengthen positions in southern Lebanon and remove the direct threat to the communities of the Galilee Panhandle and Metula. The Saluki River area has been used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization as a prime location for operating explosive drones and launching indirect fire attacks against IDF soldiers operating in the area," the IDF said.

"During the operation, the troops, in cooperation with the Israeli Air Force, dismantled hundreds of terrorist structures and eliminated more than 50 terrorists. In addition, several weapons were located, including explosive devices, anti-tank missiles, and anti-tank launchers," the IDF said.