Washington/Tehran, June 14, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a long-awaited agreement between the United States and Iran to end months of conflict in West Asia is expected to be signed on Sunday, potentially paving the way for the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said the deal would be signed on June 14 and that the Strait of Hormuz would become “open to all” immediately afterward. The waterway, through which a significant share of the world's oil supply passes, has been at the center of regional tensions throughout the conflict.
However, Iranian officials offered a more cautious assessment. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said negotiations were in their final stages but stressed that no specific date had been confirmed. “The possibility of this happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out,” he said, while dismissing suggestions that a signing was imminent.
The differing accounts highlight ongoing efforts by both Washington and Tehran to shape public perception of the negotiations. Officials on both sides have released conflicting descriptions of the proposed agreement, each seeking to portray the outcome as a diplomatic victory.
Despite signs of progress, the prospect of a deal has sparked controversy within Iran. Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside a Foreign Ministry office in the northeastern city of Mashhad on Saturday, criticizing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for his role in the negotiations.
Footage circulated by Iranian media showed protesters chanting slogans against Araghchi and accusing the government of making excessive concessions. Hardline factions argue that any agreement limiting Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz would weaken the country's strategic position and bargaining power.
Meanwhile, military tensions continued elsewhere in the region. Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings for the city of Nabatieh and more than 20 surrounding locations. Smoke was seen rising over several areas following the strikes, underscoring the fragile security situation despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Regional concerns were further heightened early Sunday when sirens sounded across Jordan, according to state television. Authorities provided no immediate explanation for the alerts.
The conflict has also affected international shipping and energy markets. India and the United States remain engaged in a diplomatic dispute after attacks on vessels carrying Indian crew members in Gulf waters. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington's position that violations of the American blockade and illicit Iranian oil shipments would not be tolerated, while Indian officials condemned attacks that resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners.
Adding to the region's uncertainty, Iranian state media announced that funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be held between July 4 and July 9, following his death earlier in the conflict.
As diplomats work to finalize terms, the proposed agreement is being closely watched by governments, businesses, and energy markets worldwide. If successfully concluded, the deal could mark a significant turning point in one of the most consequential conflicts in the Middle East in recent years, easing pressure on global shipping lanes and opening the door to broader regional negotiations.
For now, however, uncertainty remains, with both sides still offering different timelines and interpretations of what could become a landmark peace agreement.