Possible US-Iran Deal Could Open Hormuz Strait for All, Trump Claims

A possible US-Iran agreement aimed at easing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East could be signed soon. Diplomatic activities have intensified as both sides and mediators signal that a breakthrough may be close after weeks of conflict and stalled negotiations. US President Donald Trump has claimed that once the agreement is signed, the strategically and commercially important Hormuz Strait will be open for all. Pakistan, which has been playing a key mediation role in the talks, has said the agreement is now closer than before. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X that the deal could be finalized within 24 hours, with both sides initially expected to sign it electronically.

Trump expressed optimism on his Truth Social platform, saying the agreement was set to be signed on Sunday and that the Hormuz Strait would open for all after the signing. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei gave a more cautious response, saying the signing date had not been fully finalized. He said the agreement may not necessarily happen on Sunday, but the possibility of a deal within the next few days could not be ruled out. Despite the positive diplomatic atmosphere, control of the Hormuz Strait remains a major point of dispute. Iran has tightened control over the waterway since the conflict began, while the United States has maintained that Iran cannot be allowed full control over the route. Another sensitive issue is Iran’s nuclear program, especially the future of its enriched uranium stockpile. Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, while the US and its allies continue to express concern. These unresolved issues mean the path to a final agreement is still not fully certain.