The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement to end their war. President Donald Trump announced that a deal, expected to be signed on Sunday, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and end the conflict. A senior U.S. administration official noted that both sides have agreed on a text, while Pakistan, acting as a mediator, indicated the framework could be finalized within 24 hours.
The proposed deal includes lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, with negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program scheduled to begin afterward. President Trump stated that Iran no longer seeks a nuclear weapon and will be prevented from obtaining one through purchase, development, or other procurement. Additionally, Trump specified that Iran would not receive any money as part of the deal, which had been a key sticking point during negotiations.
Despite the optimistic outlook, the two nations have diverged on the specific details and timeline. While Trump mentioned a digital signing on Sunday, Iran has disputed this timeline, suggesting an agreement is unlikely to be confirmed by then. Iran's foreign minister stated that changes to the deal remain possible, though he noted the tentative agreement shows his country emerged stronger from the conflict.
Although both sides appear close to the first stage of a peace deal, the terms remain uncertain and the process could still be derailed. President Trump warned in a social media post that he reserves an ultimate alternative should Tehran refuse to sign the agreement.