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Deal or delay? Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Tehran urges caution

The US and Iran appear close to a deal, but remain divided on its timing and scope. Talks focus on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear programme.
Published: Jun 14, 2026 11:36 ISTUpdated: Jun 29, 2026 20:19 IST3 MIN READ
Deal or delay? Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Tehran urges caution

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that an agreement with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, raising the prospect of a first-stage deal after months of talks and regional conflict.

But Iranian officials struck a more cautious note, saying the timing had not been fixed and that the process was still under review, according to live updates carried by Al Jazeera.

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Where the real business lies

The proposed arrangement appears to hinge on one of the most sensitive issues in the conflict: the Strait of Hormuz.

The draft framework would reopen the waterway to shipping, while Washington would ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports and begin releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets.

The package also envisions a 60-day technical negotiation phase focused on Iran’s nuclear program.

Diplomacy, with a touch of theatre

Trump said on Truth Social that “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” underscoring his confidence that a breakthrough was imminent.

Pakistan, acting as a mediator, also said the agreement was expected to be formalized on Sunday and that the signing would likely take place electronically, followed by technical-level talks next week.

A measured word before the ink dries

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei urged restraint, saying the exact timing of the signing remained uncertain and that the country should remain cautious because of what he described as the other side’s inconsistency.

Even so, Tehran’s language was notably more open than in earlier rounds of talks, while the region continued to see fresh military activity and diplomatic movement around the negotiations.

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FAQs

Q1: What is the proposed US-Iran deal expected to include?

Ans: The reported framework includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and launching further nuclear negotiations.

Q2: Why is Iran being cautious about the proposed agreement?

Ans: Iranian officials say the timing of any signing remains uncertain and that the process is still under review.

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