Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Hormuz to open 'immediately after'

What Happened

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that the United States and Iran had agreed to a framework for a peace deal to end months of conflict in the Middle East, with a final text reached. He stated that an electronic signing was expected within 24 hours, followed by technical-level talks next week. Later the same day, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denied that the signing would occur on Sunday, according to state media, but said a signing in the coming days could not be ruled out. Baghaei added that Iran would charge for services provided in the Strait of Hormuz, that the release of Iran's frozen funds was an integral part of the deal, and that the presence of foreign militaries and their bases in the region must end.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

A US-Iran peace deal would represent a major de-escalation in a multi-layered conflict involving nuclear tensions, regional proxy networks, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. The mention of opening the Strait of Hormuz and requiring foreign military withdrawal could reshape the security architecture of the Gulf and affect global energy trade routes.

Watch For

Monitor whether the electronic signing takes place in the next 24 hours as claimed by Pakistan, subsequent technical-level talks, and US official confirmation. Also watch for Iran's specific demands on frozen fund release and foreign military removal to be addressed in the text of any agreement.