President Donald Trump announced that a U.S.–Iran peace deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be signed on Sunday [1].
The agreement is significant because it seeks to resolve a direct military conflict between the two nations and restore maritime traffic to one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints.
Trump made the announcement on Saturday and said the "deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday" [2]. The timeline for the finalization of the agreement has been a point of focus for international observers throughout the weekend. Al Jazeera English reported that the deal could be signed within hours [3].
Iranian officials have mirrored this optimism regarding the proximity of an agreement. According to reports, these officials said a peace deal is closer than ever before and could be finalized in the next 24 hours [4].
Central to the negotiations is the status of the Strait of Hormuz. The deal includes the reopening of the waterway [5], which has been a primary flashpoint in the conflict. The strategic importance of the strait means that any disruption has immediate effects on global energy markets, and shipping logistics.
While the U.S. president has expressed certainty about the Sunday timeline, some reports indicate that Iran remains cautious regarding the exact timing of the signing [6]. Despite these variations in reporting, both sides have signaled a move toward a formal conclusion to the hostilities.
No specific venue for the signing ceremony has been disclosed by the administration or Iranian representatives [7].
“Deal to end the war with Iran will be signed on Sunday.”
The potential signing of this deal represents a pivot in U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and a prioritisation of global economic stability over prolonged military engagement. By focusing on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the agreement addresses a critical vulnerability in the global oil supply chain, potentially lowering energy price volatility and reducing the risk of accidental escalation in the Persian Gulf.
