Trump’s remarks followed shortly after Pakistan suggested that the US and Iran were nearing the end of their negotiations and that an electronic signing ceremony for the agreement was set for Sunday. However, there was no immediate response from Iran regarding the anticipated timeline.
“The Deal is set to be signed tomorrow, and right after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait will be OPEN TO ALL,” he posted on Truth Social, hinting at what could be a significant diplomatic achievement after months of tension and discussions.
Trump also compared the proposed agreement to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) established under former President Barack Obama.
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“Barack Hussein Obama’s Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was a smooth path to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have acquired six years ago and might have used by now.
“My Agreement with Iran is entirely the opposite, a BARRIER TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS! In fact, they no longer desire a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one through purchase, development, or any other means,” he stated.
Trump further asserted that Iran’s nuclear program had been effectively neutralized, adding that any remaining nuclear material would be dealt with later.
“At the appropriate time, when all is stable, we will retrieve the Nuclear Dust buried deep under the powerful granite mountains, thanks to our exceptional B-2 Bombers and their skilled pilots, to downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran or the United States,” he explained.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted that a US-Iran peace deal could be finalized within the next 24 hours, affirming that an electronic signing ceremony was anticipated on Sunday.
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This information was released in a statement from the Foreign Office following a phone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
”They welcomed the US-Iran negotiations nearing conclusion, with the electronic signing ceremony scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday), and expressed hope that this vital development will foster enduring peace and stability in the region,” the statement mentioned.
The Saudi foreign minister commended Pakistan’s ”consistent and ongoing efforts” in mediation and dialogue throughout the process, according to the statement.
The two leaders also addressed the upcoming Regional Four Foreign Ministers (R-4) meeting set to be held in Egypt later this month.
”We are closer to a peace agreement than ever before. With finalization likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level discussions next week,” Sharif shared on social media.
He expressed gratitude to the United States and Iran for their ”continuous commitment” during the negotiations and appreciated regional support.
”We are confident that this historic peace agreement will lay a robust foundation for lasting peace,” he noted in a post where he tagged US President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
On Friday, Araghchi indicated progress in the negotiations, stating that the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer”.
“As it is finalized, the media should avoid speculation about its contents. In keeping with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be made public in due course,” Araghchi mentioned in a social media post.
The conflict, which erupted on February 28, has unsettled global markets, tested regional alliances, and intensified diplomatic efforts to secure a negotiated resolution.
On Saturday, Sharif also spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, thanking Qatar for its ”strong and unwavering support” for Pakistan’s peace initiatives and noting that a peace deal was ”ready for signatures by the relevant parties very soon”, as per a statement from the Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office.
The statement noted the Qatari leader commended Pakistan’s role in enhancing diplomatic efforts. Both leaders expressed hope that the initiative would contribute to lasting peace in the region, agreeing to stay in close contact in the coming days, it added.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also held separate phone discussions with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, and Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan.
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Dar conferred with the four leaders on the progress of ongoing US-Iran engagements, with all parties expressing hope that the diplomatic efforts would lead to ”lasting peace and stability in the region”, according to social media updates from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Pakistan has emerged as a crucial mediator in the US-Iran discussions, facilitating contacts between Washington and Tehran while hosting diplomatic initiatives aimed at ending the conflict.
Days following a fragile ceasefire in April, Islamabad hosted the initial round of peace talks. Senior officials from both sides attended, but they did not reach an agreement.
