Trump claims US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday, Iran disputes timing
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Trump delays Iran deal decision as Tehran rejects U.S. demands
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US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States and Iran will sign a preliminary agreement on Sunday, 15 June 2026, aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, while Tehran cautioned that the timing remains unclear. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated the deal would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. “Iran no longer wants a nuclear weapon, nor will they have one,” he wrote, adding that Washington reserves “ultimate alternatives” if Tehran refuses to sign.
Multiple outlets reported Trump’s claim that the accord would be signed on Sunday, with the Hormuz Strait opening immediately thereafter. Reuters, The Journal.ie, and several European media echoed the announcement, describing the agreement as a memorandum of understanding that would precede a broader peace deal.
However, Iranian officials pushed back. A senior Iranian source told Al Jazeera that while both sides have indicated a deal is close, they diverge on details and timing. Pakistani mediators, meanwhile, said an agreement to extend the ceasefire was imminent, suggesting the contours of a breakthrough exist even if the exact schedule remains unsettled.
The proposed accord follows weeks of indirect talks mediated by Pakistan and Gulf states, with the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies—at the center of negotiations. Trump framed the deal as a bulwark against nuclear proliferation, while Iranian leaders have insisted any agreement must address regional security guarantees and sanctions relief. Analysts note that even a preliminary memorandum could reduce tensions, but warn that unresolved disputes over compliance and enforcement could derail the process before a final treaty is reached.
Israel, which has conducted airstrikes against Iranian-backed forces in Syria and Lebanon, has not publicly commented on the proposed US-Iran understanding. Regional diplomats say Jerusalem’s tacit approval may hinge on whether the deal curbs Iran’s military presence near Israel’s borders. With the signing ceremony scheduled for Sunday, the coming hours will determine whether the preliminary accord holds or collapses under the weight of unresolved differences.
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