UNITED States President Donald Trump has announced that a historic deal to terminate the conflict in the Middle East is set for signature on June 14, an assertion that met with immediate caution from Iranian officials regarding the specific timeline.
The President utilised his Truth Social platform to outline the immediate impact of the accord on global energy markets and maritime security.
"The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL," Reuters reported him saying.
The conflict, which commenced on February 28 following joint US-Israeli strikes, has severely disrupted global oil supplies due to an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a retaliatory US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, acting as a key intermediary, supported the prospect of an imminent breakthrough, noting that both nations had agreed upon a framework for peace.
However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei was more reserved, suggesting that while a memorandum of understanding was close, it might not be finalised as early as Sunday.
"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," state media quoted him as saying.
Baghaei further noted that while the possibility of a signing in the coming days remains, the Iranian side remains wary.
"The possibility of this happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out. However, due to the hesitation of the other side, we must be cautious in making any comments about this process," he added.
The proposed terms of the agreement reportedly involve the US releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets and waiving oil sanctions in exchange for the reopening of the strait.
Future technical talks are expected to address Iran’s nuclear programme, with a US official stating the ultimate goal is the destruction of highly enriched uranium stockpiles.
Conversely, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi suggested that Tehran intends to retain its uranium in a diluted form.
The diplomatic movement occurs against a backdrop of domestic tension in Iran, where protesters in cities such as Mashhad have voiced opposition to the perceived compromise.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has distanced his nation from the proceedings, stating that Israel would not be a party to the agreement and intends to maintain military freedom of action in Lebanon. - June 14, 2026
