Trump announces US-Iran peace deal to be signed today—but Tehran’s response raises fresh doubts

President Donald Trump announced today that a significant deal to end the fight between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed today despite Iran challenging that timeline.

On social media, Trump clarified that the Strait of Hormuz would be open to all once the deal is finalized.

In this regard, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghei voiced concerns over the timeline, saying: “We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow [Sunday].”

According to Iranian media reports, a delegation from Qatar which has also convened in the talks, arrived in Tehran today. At present, it remains unclear if the visit will affect the timing of Iran’s projected signing of the agreement.

Iran has been threatened by Western countries over allegations that it is struggling to build a nuclear bomb. 

The country has refuted the allegations, adding that its programme is for peaceful purposes to power electricity production and medical research. 

Subsequently, Trump also warned that if things do not work out smoothly then Washington has alternatives.

Earlier, US officials confirmed that written clauses within the proposal stipulate that economic benefits for Iran will depend entirely on Tehran fulfilling its actions. 

For those unversed, the war began with US and Israeli strikes across Iran on February 28, prompting Iran to attack Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf, alongside effectively closing the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Israel issued evacuation orders for 29 villages on Sunday, marking a major move that typically preempts strikes.

Israeli army spokesman Col Avichay Adraee said: “In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is compelled to act against it with force.”