Trump Announces US-Iran Peace Deal Signing Amid Doubts from Tehran

President Donald Trump has announced that a deal aimed at halting conflicts between the US and Iran is set to be signed on Sunday, though Tehran has cast uncertainty over this timeline. In a post on social media, Trump assured that the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial shipping route—would be “open to all” once the agreement is finalized. Meanwhile, Pakistan, acting as a key mediator, indicated that the deal is expected to be completed within the next 24 hours, and preparations for electronic signing are underway.

However, before Trump’s announcement, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei tempered expectations, emphasizing the need to “wait and see” regarding the exact signing date, adding, “it will not be tomorrow.” On his Truth Social account, Trump stated, “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL.” He also alluded to Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, mentioning that “at the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust,” which he promised would be destroyed later.

For decades, Western nations have accused Iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons, a claim Iran has consistently denied, asserting its program is purely for peaceful purposes like generating electricity and conducting research. Trump cautioned that if negotiations do not “work out quickly, easily and smoothly,” the US has “the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!”

Earlier today, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism, stating that “we are closer to a peace deal than ever before.” He mentioned that with finalization likely within the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace agreement, followed by technical discussions next week. On Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi had remarked that a deal with the US was imminent, which he described as encompassing an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Araghchi further informed Iranian state TV that the deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting a US blockade on Iranian ports. Nevertheless, he clarified that discussions about Iran’s nuclear program would commence later. US officials have corroborated some details of the agreement, suggesting that economic incentives for Iran will hinge on Tehran fulfilling its commitments.

In recent weeks, various versions of an agreement have been anticipated multiple times but have not reached completion. The war that ignited on February 28, following US and Israeli strikes across Iran, led to Iran retaliating against Israel and US-aligned nations in the Gulf, effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz—a vital corridor for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Despite a ceasefire established in April, the US and Iran have engaged in sporadic exchanges of fire, including two rounds of retaliatory strikes just this week.

As the world turns its eyes to sporting events like the World Cup, various issues such as heat, costs, environmental impact, and travel restrictions linger in the air. Amid these turbulent times, Trump also confirmed the death of Niño Guerrero in a “swift and lethal kinetic strike,” signifying further developments in the ongoing conflict.

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