US President Donald Trump said a long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran will be signed on Sunday, adding that the deal will result in the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump announced the development on Saturday through a post on Truth Social.
According to the US president, Iran has abandoned any pursuit of nuclear weapons and will not acquire them through development, purchase, or other means.
His comments came a day after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated that negotiations were nearing completion. In a post on X, Sharif said a peace agreement could be finalised within 24 hours, with electronic signing expected shortly afterward and technical-level discussions scheduled for next week.
Pakistan has played a central role in mediating talks between the United States and Iran.
On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said an agreement was closer than at any previous stage of negotiations, though he did not provide a timeline.
For months, Washington and Tehran have exchanged proposals through both direct and indirect channels. Several rounds of negotiations were marked by disagreements over key provisions, resulting in repeated revisions and delays.
If signed as expected, the agreement would represent the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began and could effectively end a war that has lasted nearly five months.
Although both sides agreed to a ceasefire in April, limited military exchanges have continued. This week alone, the US and Iran carried out two rounds of strikes against each other's positions.
The conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes across Iran. Tehran responded by targeting Israel and US-aligned states in the Gulf region. Iran also effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
The reopening of the waterway would be a major development for international energy markets and regional stability.
