Trump says Iran deal will be signed Sunday, promises Strait of Hormuz reopening
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump said that a long-awaited agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, a dramatic announcement that came less than 24 hours after he accused Iranian negotiators of acting in bad faith.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said on Saturday that the deal would prevent Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon and would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route that has been at the center of months of tensions.
“The deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump wrote.
Trump criticizes Obama-era nuclear agreement
Trump used the announcement to sharply criticize former President Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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— Commentary Donald J. Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) June 13, 2026
He argued that the Obama-era accord would have eventually allowed Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, while claiming that his own agreement would permanently block Tehran from developing, purchasing or obtaining such capabilities.
The president also stressed that no US funds would be transferred to Iran under the proposed arrangement, contrasting it with what he described as “hundreds of billions of dollars” provided during previous administrations.
Reversal after criticism of Iranian negotiators
Trump’s optimistic message marked a significant shift from comments he made just a day earlier.
On Friday, the president lashed out at Iranian officials over reports about the contents of a potential agreement, accusing Tehran of leaking inaccurate information and describing Iranian negotiators as “very dishonorable people to deal with.”
He also condemned what he called an attempted Iranian drone attack on Indian ships leaving the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such actions were “totally unacceptable.”
Strait of Hormuz remains key sticking point
The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the central issues in the negotiations. Iran has sought to maintain influence over the strategic waterway and has discussed charging fees for services provided to vessels passing through the route.
The waterway handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil shipments, making any disruption a major concern for global markets.
US officials have repeatedly criticized Iran’s actions in the strait and have conducted military strikes in recent days in response to what Washington described as continued aggression.
Adding to expectations of a breakthrough, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that a peace agreement between Washington and Tehran could be finalized within the next 24 hours.
Sharif said preparations were underway for an electronic signing ceremony, followed by technical-level discussions next week.
Trump shared the Pakistani leader’s comments on Truth Social, signaling confidence that negotiations are entering their final stage.
Despite his optimism, Trump ended his statement with a reminder that military options remain available if the agreement falls apart. “Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly,” he wrote. “If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative.”
