Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday

United States President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a deal with Iran to conclude the Middle East war is scheduled for signing on Sunday. He further stated that the vital Strait of Hormuz would be "open to all" immediately after the agreement is finalized.

This announcement came amidst increasing optimism from both warring parties and mediators that weeks of negotiations were nearing their end. The renewed momentum persisted despite recent skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime trade route that Iran has blockaded since the early stages of the conflict, causing global market turmoil.

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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.

Trump shared his statement on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, had earlier indicated that the signing date was yet to be determined and "will not be tomorrow." Despite this, he acknowledged the possibility of the deal being reached in the coming days.

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it will not be tomorrow. However, The possibility of this happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out.

Key mediator Pakistan also expressed optimism, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stating that a deal was closer "than ever before" and that Pakistan was preparing for the electronic signing immediately after finalization, followed by technical talks. A Pakistani foreign ministry statement also indicated a Sunday signing plan.

Conflicting information has arisen regarding the specifics of the deal, with both sides appearing to seek an advantage. Tehran has maintained its insistence on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipments. The US military's Central Command reported that Iran had launched multiple drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait, all of which were downed by US forces. The US has consistently stated that Iran maintaining control of the strait is unacceptable.

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With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week.