WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD (MNN); US President Donald Trump has announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed tomorrow, describing it as a major diplomatic breakthrough that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease regional tensions.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the agreement would take effect immediately after signing, allowing unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
“The deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is open to all,” he stated, adding that Washington’s relationship with Iran was now stronger than under previous US administrations.
Trump said no financial payments would be involved in the agreement and indicated that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium would eventually be neutralised and destroyed under international arrangements.
A senior US official described the emerging accord as a strong agreement and confirmed that the United States would participate in de-mining operations in the Strait of Hormuz once the deal is finalised.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also expressed optimism, saying the peace agreement between Washington and Tehran could be finalised within the next 24 hours.
In a statement on X, the prime minister said Pakistan was preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement, after which technical-level discussions would begin.
“We are closer to a peace deal than ever before,” he said, thanking both the United States and Iran for their commitment to negotiations and acknowledging the support of regional countries.
The premier expressed confidence that the agreement would establish a solid foundation for lasting peace and stability in the region.
However, Iran signalled caution regarding the timeline. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran currently had no plans to send its negotiating team to Geneva or Islamabad within the next two days for a signing ceremony.
He nevertheless acknowledged that the likelihood of signing a memorandum of understanding in the coming days remained high, adding that the exact timing had yet to be determined.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who praised both the Pakistani premier and Chief of Defence Staff and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in advancing diplomatic efforts.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shehbaz thanked Qatar for its steadfast support during the Gulf crisis and informed the Qatari leader that the peace agreement was ready for signatures by the concerned parties.
The Qatari premier reaffirmed his country’s support for Pakistan’s peace efforts and expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to long-term regional stability.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the anticipated agreement would be known as the “Islamabad Pact”, crediting Pakistan for helping keep both sides engaged in dialogue and preventing negotiations from collapsing.
He said Pakistan played a key role in ensuring talks continued and eventually moved toward a positive conclusion.
Commenting on regional developments, Khawaja Asif criticised Israel’s role during recent conflicts in the Middle East, saying some parties had preferred the continuation of tensions rather than a negotiated settlement.
He also praised both Iran and the United States for demonstrating restraint and political wisdom during the negotiations, while acknowledging the constructive role played by Gulf states.
Separately, the United Arab Emirates strongly denied media reports claiming it planned to transfer $3 billion to Iran.
In an official statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry said reports regarding the release or transfer of frozen Iranian funds through the Emirates were “completely false and baseless”.
The ministry urged media organisations to rely on official sources and avoid publishing unverified information.
