Trump says US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday
US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, but Iran has cast doubt on the timeline.
US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that a deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran is "scheduled to get signed" on Sunday. He also stated that the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, will be "open to all" after the agreement.
Pakistan, a key mediator, said finalization of the deal is expected within 24 hours and they are preparing for an electronic signing. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed caution, saying the exact date of signing the memorandum of understanding is not yet certain, though it will not be tomorrow.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif added that if the deal is signed this weekend, technical-level talks will take place next week.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi previously said a deal to end the fighting with the US is close. He stated that the agreement includes ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. However, talks on Iran's nuclear program will begin later.
US officials have confirmed some details of the agreement, noting that economic benefits for Iran will depend on Tehran meeting its obligations. Earlier US reports suggested Lebanon might not be part of the deal, but Iran reportedly insisted on its inclusion.
The war began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Iran to attack Israel and US-allied Gulf states, as well as effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
