Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Iran disputes

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war against Iran would be signed on Sunday, and that the Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistani leaders also predicted a Sunday signing.

However, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said earlier on Saturday that the date of the signing had not yet been determined and that it would not be on Sunday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had previously stated that upon finalization, a draft deal with the US would be signed "remotely," possibly "in the coming days."

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called on the US and Iran to seize the opportunity to end an unsustainable situation and sign an initial peace deal.

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, according to four sources who spoke to Reuters. This marks a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf state during the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic.