Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz Strait to reopen

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a deal to end the war with Iran is scheduled for signing on Sunday, vowing that the Strait of Hormuz would be immediately reopened to all traffic. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL," Trump declared on his social media platform, Truth Social.

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The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL.

This announcement follows Pakistan's statement, acting as a mediator, that the agreement could be signed electronically within the next 24 hours. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry had previously indicated that the signing would not occur on Sunday, though it did not rule out a conclusion in the coming days. Trump asserted that Iran would abandon its nuclear ambitions, stating, "They do not want a nuclear weapon anymore, and they will not have one, not by purchase, development or any other means."

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They do not want a nuclear weapon anymore, and they will not have one, not by purchase, development or any other means.

Trump also claimed the agreement involves no financial exchange with Iran and would allow the U.S. to access and destroy Iranian enriched uranium. "We look forward to working with Iran and all of the Middle East for many years to come. Hopefully, this process will be a fast, easy and without incident process," he stated. The U.S. and Iran are reportedly nearing a deal to end the conflict that began on February 28 with a joint offensive by Israel and the United States against the Islamic Republic.

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We look forward to working with Iran and all of the Middle East for many years to come. Hopefully, this process will be a fast, easy and without incident process.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on X that Pakistan was preparing for an electronic signing, followed by technical discussions. He stated, "We are closer than ever to a peace agreement. Given that it is expected to close in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for electronic signing (...) immediately after, followed by technical talks next week." Trump, however, threatened Iran with a "definitive alternative" if the deal falters and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil trade, is not immediately freed. Tehran claims the deal would unfreeze its funds, a point Washington denies, and end hostilities.

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We are closer than ever to a peace agreement. Given that it is expected to close in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for electronic signing (...) immediately after, followed by technical talks next week.