Middle East war live: Trump says Iran deal to be signed Sunday
Trump and Pakistan said an Iran war deal could be signed Sunday, though Tehran said it needs more time.
Intelligence analysis by GPT-5.4 Mini
The liveblog tracks fast-moving diplomacy around the Iran war, with Trump and Pakistan pointing to a Sunday signing and Iran saying finalization may take a few more days. It also shows the conflict’s spillover, from protests in Iran to fuel pain in Mozambique.
Two sides are trying to stop a war, and people say a deal may be signed very soon. It is like two kids arguing over a shared toy while adults try to make a rule both can follow, but one side says, “Not yet.”
Analysis
Deal talks edge toward a signing
The liveblog says the United States and Pakistan are predicting that an agreement to end the war against Iran could be signed on Sunday. Donald Trump said the deal would be signed “tomorrow,” and that the Strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” immediately afterward. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said the agreement was closer than ever and expected within 24 hours, with Pakistan preparing for an electronic signing followed by technical talks next week.
Tehran pushes back on the timing
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei offered a slightly slower timetable. He said a signing would not happen on Sunday, but also said the chance of finalizing a memorandum of understanding in the coming days was high. Earlier in the liveblog, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a draft deal could be signed remotely once finalized.
Signs of pressure and support
The liveblog shows both optimism and resistance. Dozens protested outside a foreign ministry office in Mashhad against Abbas Araghchi after his remarks about the peace deal. At the same time, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot urged Washington and Tehran to seize the chance to end what he called an unsustainable situation.
Wider fallout
The story also notes broader consequences of the conflict. In Mozambique, fishermen are staying ashore because fuel prices rose after the Middle East conflict affected supply, showing how the war is rippling far beyond the region. The liveblog also reports sirens sounding in Jordan, underlining that the security situation remains fluid even as diplomacy advances.
Key points
- Trump and Pakistan said a deal to end the Iran war could be signed Sunday.
- Iran said the signing would not happen Sunday, but still described finalization as likely in the coming days.
- Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be open to all immediately after signing.
- Protests against the deal broke out in Mashhad, Iran.
- The liveblog also shows the conflict affecting fuel costs as far away as Mozambique.
If the talks hold, the deal could be signed electronically within days and technical talks could follow. Opening the Strait of Hormuz would also reduce pressure on shipping and energy markets.
The timetable is still contested, and Iran has already said the signing will not happen on Sunday. Hardline protests in Iran and continued regional alerts suggest the agreement could still stall or face backlash.
