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Trump says a U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be signed on Sunday
Former President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that the United States will sign a deal with Iran on Sunday – his 80th birthday – aimed at ending hostilities in the Middle East and immediately reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Neither Tehran nor independent sources have confirmed the details, and the agreement remains speculative amid ongoing diplomatic talks and regional tension.
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Trump Announces Expected U.S.-Iran Deal for Sunday
Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States will sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, his 80th birthday, to halt the Middle‑East fighting and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has not yet confirmed the terms.
The announcement follows a week of escalated strikes between the Islamic Republic, the United States and Israel, which raised fears of a broader regional conflagration. Both sides say they have made "significant progress" toward a compromise, although the exact wording and timeline remain disputed.
Key points reported by regional media
- Iranian Fars agency – says Iran has not taken a final decision on signing and that hard‑line conservatives oppose the move.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif – expects the agreement to be finalised within 24 hours and to be signed electronically, with technical talks slated for next week.
- Iranian IRNA – mentions an agreement could be reached "in the coming days," but stops short of confirming a Sunday signing.
- Qatar delegation – arrived in Tehran on Sunday to review the latest diplomatic developments.
G7 summit backdrop
Trump will travel to France for the G7 summit, where the ongoing U.S.–Israeli strikes that began on 28 February dominate the agenda. The conflict has killed thousands, disrupted global trade and strained economies worldwide.
Technical hurdles
Negotiations stalled over Iran’s nuclear program, the management of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, and the inclusion of Lebanon in the deal. Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says the draft text calls for the removal of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and a new joint management of the strait.
Drone incidents and regional tension
Israel reported three drones launched from Lebanon that struck Israeli territory without causing casualties. Some Israeli politicians called for retaliation against southern Beirut, while the Israeli army ordered evacuations of several Lebanese villages ahead of planned strikes on Hezbollah.
Overall, the situation remains fluid, and the promised Sunday signing is not yet verified by Tehran.