President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal with Iran is slated for signing on Sunday, promising the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes despite Iran’s state media expressing caution about the timing of any agreement. The potential deal aims to secure long-term regional peace and offer Iran economic benefits.
Earlier statements from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated a deal was imminent, with technical talks to follow. While Trump expressed optimism, a senior U.S. official had previously conveyed less than full confidence in the agreement’s finalization.
- President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that a peace deal with Iran is set to be signed on Sunday.
- He stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened immediately following the agreement's signing.
- Iranian state media conveyed that the nation is maintaining a cautious stance regarding the timing of the deal.
- Earlier on Saturday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suggested the deal would be finalized within 24 hours, with technical talks planned for the following week.
President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that an agreement to conclude the ongoing conflict with Iran is scheduled for signing on Sunday, which would lead to the immediate reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz. This announcement comes just hours after Iranian state media indicated a more reserved approach from Tehran concerning the deal's timeline.
"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL," Trump stated in a post on his Truth Social platform, linking to the original post: Trump's Truth Social Post.
Trump further elaborated on the agreement, suggesting that the United States would collaborate with Iran to facilitate the removal of enriched uranium from the country at a future, unspecified date. "At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains," he wrote. He concluded by expressing anticipation for future cooperation: "We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future."
However, this optimistic outlook contrasted with earlier statements from Iran. Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei was quoted by state media emphasizing the need for caution regarding the signing date. "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," the report stated. "The possibility of this happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out. However, due to the hesitation of the other side, we must be cautious in making any comments about this process."
Trump's Saturday remarks also carried a veiled warning to Iran regarding compliance with U.S. demands. "Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn't, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!" he posted. The White House has not yet provided immediate comment to inquiries for clarification on Trump's statements.
Earlier on Saturday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared his perspective, stating that the U.S. and Iran were "closer to a peace deal than ever before." He indicated a potential finalization within the next 24 hours, with "technical level talks next week." Trump amplified these comments by reposting them on his Truth Social account. Sharif's Statement on X.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar also revealed that he had discussed the imminent peace agreement with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. "They welcomed the U.S.–Iran negotiations in their final stage, with the electronic signing ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, and expressed the hope that this important development will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region," Dar reported in a post on X. This follows a statement from a senior Trump administration official on Friday, who expressed that the U.S. was not "100%" confident in the agreement reaching the signing stage.
The reported terms of the agreement, as it currently stands, are expected to ensure "long-term peace in the region" and offer Iran "significant" economic relief.
— CNBC's Kevin Breuninger, Azhar Sukri and Reuters contributed to this report.
