News Desk - President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the 107-day war between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed today (Sunday), with the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen afterward. However, the U.S. and Iran have released conflicting information about the deal's contents, as each nation seeks to demonstrate it emerged from the conflict with the upper hand, while Tehran downplays Trump's optimism about the signing timeline.

Trump and mediators from Pakistan announced that an initial memorandum of understanding is set for electronic signing on Sunday, though Iran's Foreign Ministry has stated that "this will not occur on Sunday" and a precise date remains unspecified. The U.S. claims the deal includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program and permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian state media reported the agreement would grant Iran authority over the waterway, challenging Trump's assertions as "inconsistent with reality". Reports suggest the proposed deal seeks to reopen the critical waterway through which nearly 20% of the world's oil shipments once traversed, with Iran potentially clearing mines from the strait during a 30-day window following agreement.

The conflicting narratives highlight the ongoing tensions as Washington and Tehran approach what could be the war's first formal agreement. According to New York Times reports, the draft agreement appears to contain commitments from Iran to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, with transfer specifics to be determined later. The forthcoming memorandum is expected to encompass a ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, as stated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a live broadcast on state television. Despite Trump's repeated claims that a deal is imminent marking at least the third such announcement both sides remain divided on key terms including nuclear program restrictions, sanctions lifting, and Strait of Hormuz control.

As the U.S. and Iran prepare for what Trump calls the "first stage" of a peace deal, the conflicting information released by both nations underscores the fragile nature of negotiations. The expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, currently closed to all vessels per Iran's June 11 announcement, would mark a significant shift in regional maritime security, though the exact timing and conditions remain unclear as both sides continue to position themselves for maximum advantage.