US‑Iran Diplomatic Breakthrough Looms: Trump Claims Deal Signed Sunday
Former President Donald Trump posted on social media that a cease‑fire agreement between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday. The announcement has jolted global markets and the diplomatic community, as the deal promises a monumental shift in the stalled U.S.–Iran conflict.
Trump added that the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas, will be "open to all" following the signing. He also mentioned that U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports would be lifted, signalling a major easing of economic pressure on Tehran.
While Pakistani officials—key mediators in the negotiations—said they expected finalisation within 24 hours and were “preparing for the electronic signing,” Iranian Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei cautioned that the exact date might not be tomorrow. He noted that Iran would have to “wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding.”
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif added that technical‑level talks would take place next week if the weekend signing proceeds. He confirmed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had already been agreed upon and was awaiting the final handover.
The agreement is seen as an attempt to halt ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, potentially ending waves of violence in the region. However, talks on Iran’s nuclear programme are expected to begin only later, indicating that this immediate deal may not resolve all security concerns.
U.S. officials have corroborated some details of the deal, stating that the economic benefits Iran might receive are contingent on Tehran meeting its commitments. The agreement’s final impact will depend on how Iran’s leadership adheres to the agreed terms.
The United States and Iran have been locked in a bitter conflict since the U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iranian targets in February 2026, prompting retaliatory attacks by Tehran that closed the Strait of Hormuz. An eventual cease‑fire could reopen vital shipping lanes and restore normalcy in the Middle Eastern economic landscape.
