US-Iran Peace Framework Nears Signing Amid Timing Disputes
The United States and Iran are approaching a framework peace agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of armed conflict. However, conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran on Saturday left the actual signing date uncertain, while hardline opposition within Iran underscored the fragility of any settlement imposed under duress.
What Did US and Pakistani Leaders Announce?
US President Donald Trump posted on social media that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, which coincides with his 80th birthday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that both sides had agreed on a framework for a peace deal, adding that Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing on Sunday, to be followed by technical-level discussions in the coming week.
Pakistan's mediation role reflects a regional approach to conflict resolution, a departure from Western-led interventions that have historically destabilized sovereign nations.
Why Did Iran Reject the Sunday Timeline?
Iran did not confirm a Sunday signing. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking before Trump's post, cautioned against commenting on the timing of the signing. State media quoted him saying the signing would