United States President Donald Trump has announced that a proposed peace agreement aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East could be signed on Sunday, a move he said would immediately lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping activities.
Trump made the announcement in a post shared on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, expressing confidence that the agreement would help stabilise the region and restore confidence in international trade routes.
According to him, once the agreement is concluded, the strategically important Hormuz Strait would be reopened without delay.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors, serving as a major route for global oil exports. Any reopening is expected to influence international energy markets and shipping operations.
However, Trump’s remarks appeared to differ from statements coming out of Iran.
Earlier on Saturday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry indicated that although negotiations were progressing, no agreement was expected to be formally signed on Sunday.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said discussions were ongoing and noted that while an agreement may be reached in the coming days, a signing was not expected immediately.
Trump also addressed concerns over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, stating that arrangements would be made for the material to be secured and eventually destroyed after implementation of the agreement.
He suggested the process could involve handling the material either inside Iran or in the United States once conditions become stable.
While maintaining an optimistic outlook, Trump warned that Washington retained other options should diplomatic efforts fail.
He expressed hope that the process would proceed smoothly and peacefully but signalled that the United States remained prepared to respond if necessary.
Iran has consistently maintained throughout the negotiations that it reserves the right to enrich uranium under its national interests.
The latest developments come amid months of fluctuating diplomatic signals, with repeated suggestions of progress toward an agreement often followed by renewed tensions and warnings of possible escalation.