Daijiworld Media Network - Washington
Washington, Jun 14: US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that a peace agreement with Iran would be signed on Sunday, though Iranian officials quickly disputed the timeline, saying no date had been fixed for any agreement.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the proposed deal would be followed by the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping and expressed optimism about future ties between Washington and Tehran.
“We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly,” he wrote.
Trump said the agreement would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, describing it as creating a “wall to no nuclear weapon.” He asserted that Iran no longer wanted a nuclear weapon and would not obtain one through development, purchase or any other means.
The US President also contrasted the proposed arrangement with the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement reached during former President Barack Obama’s administration, claiming that no financial payments would be made to Tehran under the new framework.
He further indicated that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, including underground facilities, could be addressed through advanced military capabilities if necessary, while warning of an “ultimate alternative” should diplomatic efforts fail. He did not elaborate on the remark.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed Trump’s optimism, stating on X that the two sides were closer than ever to a peace agreement and that finalisation could take place within 24 hours, followed by technical-level discussions next week.
Sharif thanked both countries for maintaining engagement and said the agreement could provide the foundation for long-term regional peace and stability.
Iranian officials, however, rejected suggestions that a deal was imminent, maintaining that negotiations were continuing and that no signing schedule had been finalised.
Trump had earlier expressed confidence about the talks on June 12, telling reporters at the White House that a settlement had effectively been reached and only documentation remained to be completed.
The proposed US-Iran memorandum of understanding reportedly includes sanctions relief, access to frozen Iranian assets, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a framework for future nuclear negotiations.
According to reports, the draft agreement envisages limited easing of US sanctions, conditional access to frozen funds, commitments by Iran regarding its nuclear programme, a 60-day ceasefire framework that could be extended by mutual consent, and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with guarantees for free maritime passage.
The negotiations follow weeks of conflict and diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a lasting settlement, though key differences between the two sides remain unresolved. Iranian officials have continued to caution against expectations of an immediate breakthrough despite growing international attention on the talks.