News Desk - President Donald Trump announced that a deal aimed at ceasing hostilities between the United States and Iran is set to be finalized on Sunday, despite Iran's skepticism regarding the timeline. Meanwhile, Iran announced funeral ceremonies for deceased Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will commence in Tehran on July 4, with his burial scheduled for July 9 in his hometown of Mashhad, more than 100 days after he was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes.

Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday that "the U.S. and Iran will sign a deal to end the Iran conflict on Sunday," with the memorandum of understanding reportedly set for electronic signing. The deal would reportedly include dismantling Iran's nuclear program, though Tehran has cast doubt on the timing, stating an exact date has not been decided and "will not be tomorrow." Iranian officials remain split over the agreement, with hardline backlash, disputes over nuclear terms, and the fate of frozen funds clouding Tehran's path to signing.

Khamenei, who ruled Iran for nearly 37 years before being killed by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on February 28, will be buried in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad. The burial was initially scheduled for March but postponed due to the ongoing war. The funeral ceremonies will span three days in Tehran starting July 4, followed by an event in the sacred city of Qom on July 7, before the final burial in Mashhad on July 9. The dual developments mark potential turning points as the three month old conflict approaches a potential resolution while Iran prepares for the largest state funeral in its recent history.

As the U.S-Iran peace deal faces final hurdles and Iran's funeral preparations begin, the West Asia conflict may be reaching its climax. The skepticism from Tehran about the Sunday signing timeline and the internal divisions within Iran over the nuclear agreement suggest that while both sides claim progress, the path to lasting peace remains uncertain.