Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be open to all following the agreement.
- Iran expressed skepticism about the timing, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stating the signing would not happen immediately and advising patience.
- Pakistan, acting as a key mediator, confirmed that the peace deal's finalization is expected within 24 hours and preparations for electronic signing are underway.
- The deal reportedly includes ending the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, with economic benefits for Iran contingent on compliance.
- Trump warned that if the deal does not proceed smoothly, the US retains an "ultimate alternative," while Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful despite Western accusations.