Trump Announces Possible US-Iran Peace Deal on Sunday, While Tehran Remains Cautious
A potential breakthrough in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran may be just around the corner, as US President Donald Trump has stated that a peace agreement is expected to be signed on Sunday. However, Iranian officials have signaled that the timeline remains uncertain, suggesting that final confirmation is still pending.
In a message shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed confidence that the agreement would soon be finalized. He also claimed that the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, would immediately reopen to international traffic once the deal is officially signed.
The announcement comes as diplomatic efforts intensify, with Pakistan playing a key role in facilitating discussions between both sides. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated that negotiators are closer than ever to reaching a settlement and revealed that preparations are underway for the electronic signing of the agreement within the next 24 hours.
Despite the optimistic statements from Washington and Islamabad, Tehran has taken a more cautious approach. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that while negotiations are progressing, it is still too early to confirm the exact date of signing. He noted that the agreement would not be finalized immediately and that further developments are expected in the coming days.
Trump also made comments regarding Iran’s nuclear activities, suggesting that issues related to enriched uranium stockpiles would be addressed after regional stability is restored. He reiterated that the United States remains committed to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, while Tehran continues to maintain that its nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful energy production and scientific research.
The US president further warned that alternative options remain available if negotiations fail, although he expressed hope that diplomatic efforts would succeed without additional conflict.
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed that discussions with the United States had reached an advanced stage. According to Araghchi, the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing restrictions on Iranian ports, and addressing broader regional security concerns.
He also indicated that future negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program would take place separately after the current agreement is finalized.
American officials have acknowledged parts of the proposed framework, emphasizing that economic benefits for Iran would depend on the country’s compliance with the terms of the deal.
The road to this point has not been easy. Several previous attempts to secure an agreement reportedly collapsed during the final stages of negotiations. However, recent diplomatic momentum has raised hopes that a lasting understanding may finally be achieved.
The conflict began in late February following coordinated US and Israeli military strikes on Iranian targets. In response, Iran launched attacks against Israel and several Gulf states aligned with Washington, leading to major disruptions in regional security and shipping routes, including the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Although a ceasefire was reached in April, tensions have continued through sporadic military exchanges and retaliatory strikes. As negotiations move closer to completion, the international community is closely watching whether Sunday could mark a significant turning point in US-Iran relations and broader Middle East stability.
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