Former President Donald Trump announced that the US‑Iran peace agreement will be signed on Sunday, according to a post he made on social media. Trump also pledged that the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most‑traded oil corridor, would remain open to all vessels after the deal.
The agreement, a Memorandum of Understanding, was said to have been agreed upon by Pakistani mediators who are preparing for electronic signing. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif added that technical‑level talks would follow if the signing occurs this weekend.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned that the exact signing date might not be today, and warned that the deal’s timing was still uncertain. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi echoed this sentiment, stating that the accord was close but still needed finalisation.
The proposed agreement would also open the Strait of Hormuz, lift the US blockade of Iranian ports, and aim to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Araghchi further said talks on Iran’s nuclear programme would begin only later.
US officials confirmed that economic benefits for Iran would hinge on Tehran meeting its obligations under the agreement. While some reports suggest Lebanon is not part of the deal, Iran insists otherwise.
The break‑of‑hostilities began with US‑Israel strikes on Iranian forces in February, leading to Iranian retaliation that closed the Strait of Hormuz and triggered a wider Gulf conflict. The proposed deal represents a potential turning point for the region.
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