US President Donald Trump stated that a deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday, and following the signing, the Strait of Hormuz will be "open to all."
In a post on social media, Trump also suggested that enriched uranium from Iran could later be removed jointly with the US. He wrote that this process would take place "at the appropriate time" and once the situation calms down.
Trump expressed hope that the US and Iran will work together in the Middle East in the future. At the end of his message, he used a stern tone toward the Iranian administration, implying there is a final option if demands are not met.
Cautious Message from Tehran on Timeline
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bekayi, in remarks reported by state media, said that caution is needed when discussing the timing of any agreement signing.
Bekayi stated that the signing is not expected tomorrow but did not completely rule out the possibility in the coming days. This message from the Iranian side indicates ongoing uncertainty about the timeline in contacts between Washington and Tehran.
Diplomatic Contacts in the Region
Trump's post came hours after Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US and Iran have reached the closest peace ground so far. Sharif mentioned that a final outcome could emerge within 24 hours and that technical-level talks are planned for next week.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar also discussed the process during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Dar said both sides acknowledged that negotiations have reached the final stage and that the signing ceremony is planned for the following day.
According to Dar, the parties expressed hope that this development will contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. However, a senior US official had said a day earlier that there was no full certainty the agreed text would be signed.
The deal, as it currently stands, is expected to provide significant economic relief to Iran and establish a long-term peace guarantee in the region. Nevertheless, the differences and uncertainties in the timeline mentioned in statements indicate the process is not yet complete.
