US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
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"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow [Sunday]."
— Esmail Baghaei , Politician
"With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"A deal with the US was close."
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"‘ultimate alternative’ sounds a lot like a nuclear threat."
— Sina Toossi , Academic
"It’s gonna get done."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Congratulations to all!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"military operations 'on all fronts, including in Lebanon,' have been terminated."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"an agreement that he says will bring an end to the U.S. war against Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Why did Bibi have to do a f---ing attack? I was so p---ed off. I let him know. He has no f---ing judgement."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If you neither have the will nor the ability to execute your commitments, talking about the continuation of the path is not possible."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
"This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Esmail Baghaei is a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
Current lightweight champion in UFC.
Interim lightweight champion in UFC.
Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Foreign Minister.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
A senior fellow at the Center for International Policy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
In a June 2026 Truth Social post, President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat of nuclear action against Iran should a pending peace agreement fail. While asserting that the deal to end the ongoing war with Iran would be signed on Sunday and that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, he warned of an "ultimate alternative" if the agreement falls through—a phrase interpreted by analysts as a potential nuclear threat.
President Donald Trump is attending the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, bolstered by a newly announced agreement aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war. The roughly 15-week conflict led to surging global energy prices and domestic political concerns. The deal, negotiated with Iranian officials and mediated by Pakistan, is expected to bring a halt to hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pending further technical and pre-implementation discussions.
In an interview with Axios, President Trump confirmed that the U.S.-Iran deal to end the ongoing war remains on course despite recent tensions caused by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut and subsequent Iranian threats of retaliation. Trump expressed strong frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing him for poor judgment over the timing of the strike, which nearly derailed the agreement.
On his 80th birthday, President Donald Trump announced an initial agreement to end the war in Iran, with the U.S. lifting its blockade and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This major diplomatic development came just hours before an unprecedented UFC cage-fighting show took place on the White House South Lawn, blending Trump’s penchant for spectacle with his political messaging.
Former President Donald Trump has declared the end of the Middle East war he initiated with Iran nearly four months ago, announcing a peace agreement just ahead of his 80th birthday celebration. The terms of the deal, which will be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday, remain undisclosed. Trump shared the news on Truth Social, describing the resolution as the 'Great Deal' and claiming it will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, allowing global oil flow to resume.
On his 80th birthday, President Donald Trump expressed outrage over an Israeli military strike in Lebanon, which he claims disrupted a critical moment in peace negotiations with Iran aimed at ending a U.S.-initiated conflict. Trump reportedly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using profane language, blaming him for jeopardizing the timing of a planned diplomatic deal. Despite the setback, Trump told Axios he still believes a peace agreement with Iran could be finalized by Sunday.
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