US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a deal intended to end hostilities between the United States and Iran is slated for signing on Sunday. In a social media post, Trump also declared that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and liquefied natural gas, would be reopened to all traffic upon finalization of the agreement.

Pakistan, which has been a key mediator in the negotiations, indicated that the deal's finalization was anticipated within 24 hours and that preparations for an electronic signing were underway. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, urged caution, stating, "we will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow."

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif added that technical-level talks would follow next week, contingent on the deal being signed over the weekend. Earlier, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi had also indicated that an agreement to cease fighting with the U.S. was imminent. Sharif confirmed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two nations had been agreed upon and was awaiting finalization.

The agreement reportedly includes provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, according to Araghchi. U.S. officials have confirmed some details, noting that any economic benefits for Iran would be contingent on Tehran fulfilling its commitments. Previous reports from the U.S. had suggested that Lebanon might not be included in this specific deal, with Iran reportedly insisting on its inclusion.

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we will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow