Strait of Hormuz: Trump Says Iran War Deal Will Be Signed on Sunday

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war with Iran was due on Sunday. Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to all soon after. The remarks followed signals from Pakistan that US-Iran talks were at a late stage. Iran did not immediately comment on the proposed schedule.

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Pakistan said an electronic signing ceremony was planned for Sunday, as negotiations neared completion. The Foreign Office gave the update after Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The statement said both sides welcomed the talks reaching a final stage. It also linked the outcome to regional peace and stability.

Strait of Hormuz and US-Iran deal timeline

"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,\" Trump said in a Truth Social post. The message suggested a possible opening for shipping through the strategic route. It came after months of conflict and diplomacy. No official confirmation came from Tehran on Saturday.

Trump also warned of further action if the process did not succeed. \"We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesnt, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again,\" Trump said.

Trump on Iran nuclear programme and JCPOA

Trump compared the proposed understanding with the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, known as the JCPOA. \"Barack Hussein Obamas Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now.

My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement,\" Trump said. Trump also claimed Iran’s nuclear work had been neutralised. Trump said remaining material would be handled later.

\"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, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States,\" Trump said.

Pakistan mediation in US-Iran negotiations

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a peace deal could be completed within 24 hours. \"We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week,\" Sharif wrote.

Sharif thanked the United States and Iran for staying engaged in the process. \"We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace,\" Sharif said. Sharif tagged US President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Sharif also tagged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abbas Araghchi.

On Friday, Araghchi signalled progress and urged restraint in coverage. \"Pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course,\" Araghchi said in a social media post.

Regional diplomacy around US-Iran negotiations

Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Prince Faisal appreciated Pakistan’s continued efforts for dialogue. Dar and Prince Faisal also discussed the Regional Four Foreign Ministers, or R-4, meeting. The meeting is scheduled in Egypt later this month. The war, which began on February 28, has shaken markets. It also strained alliances and increased pressure for a negotiated settlement.

Sharif also spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Saturday. Sharif praised Qatar’s backing for Pakistan’s peace efforts, the Pakistan Prime Ministers Office said. The statement said a deal was ready for signatures very shortly. It also said the Qatari leader praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role.

Dar also held separate calls with Kaja Kallas, Ignazio Cassis, Badr Abdelatty and Prince Faisal. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the talks focused on progress in US-Iran engagement. The updates were shared through social media posts. Officials said all sides voiced hope for peace and stability. The contacts continued as talks reached a critical phase.

Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during the negotiations. After a fragile ceasefire in April, Islamabad hosted an early round of peace talks. Senior officials from both sides attended, but no agreement was reached then. As of Saturday, Pakistan indicated a signing could occur on Sunday, while Iran made no public comment on timing.

With inputs from PTI