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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the planned signing of an interim agreement with Iran on Sunday, aimed at unblocking the Strait of Hormuz and bringing an end to the long-standing conflict between the two countries. According to Bloomberg, the deal is expected to represent a major shift in global security dynamics and energy markets.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed preparations for an electronic signing of the peace agreement, followed by technical-level talks scheduled for next week.
The White House chief stressed that Iran would not receive any financial compensation under the interim deal, a key sticking point in earlier negotiations facilitated by Islamabad. Trump also stated that the United States intends to remove and destroy Iran’s highly enriched uranium—referred to by him as “nuclear dust”—after other elements of the agreement are finalized. The material could reportedly be handled either inside Iran or transferred to the United States for disposal.
Meanwhile, conflicting statements continue to emerge within Iran regarding the timing of the signing. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated expectations of a swift agreement, while an official from Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB denied that any signing is scheduled for Sunday.
Diverging positions
Trump has repeatedly promised a quick resolution to the conflict, which escalated in February 2026, though no formal agreement has materialized so far. The two sides remain far apart on key objectives:
- U.S. goals: restoring full freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping and strictly limiting Iran’s nuclear program.
- Iran’s demands: maintaining partial control over the waterway and gaining immediate access to frozen financial assets abroad.
Further negotiations on Iran’s uranium enrichment program are expected to begin after the interim agreement is formally signed.
According to Axios, a potential deal could pose a political setback for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Israel has been cautious in its public criticism of Trump, it remains highly skeptical of the emerging agreement in private. The White House, however, expects Israel to eventually join the framework.
