WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, June 14, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a long-anticipated agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending 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. However, Iranian officials have stopped short of confirming a signing date, highlighting lingering uncertainty over the final terms of the deal.
In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said the agreement would be signed on June 14 and that the Strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” immediately afterward. He also stated that Washington would later move to secure Iran’s highly enriched uranium, describing the emerging relationship with Tehran as “much different and better” than under previous U.S. administrations.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei responded cautiously, saying that while negotiations were in their final stages, no date had been set for signing the agreement. “It will not be tomorrow,” he said, while acknowledging that a breakthrough in the coming days remained possible.
Despite signs of progress, both sides have released differing accounts of the proposed agreement, reflecting efforts to portray themselves as having secured favorable terms after months of conflict. Details of the draft deal remain disputed, particularly regarding security arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz and future restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
The prospect of a peace agreement has also triggered political divisions inside Iran. On Saturday, dozens of protesters gathered outside a Foreign Ministry office in the northeastern city of Mashhad, criticizing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for his role in the negotiations. Demonstrators accused Iranian negotiators of making excessive concessions and weakening Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes.
Videos circulated by Iranian media showed protesters chanting slogans against Araghchi while waving red and black flags. Hardline factions argue that the proposed agreement fails to adequately protect Iran’s strategic interests.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high across the region. In Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes were reported in the south of the country after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for Nabatieh and more than 20 surrounding locations ahead of planned operations. Smoke was seen rising from several areas following the strikes, underscoring the fragile security situation despite diplomatic efforts elsewhere.
Regional concerns were further heightened early Sunday when air-raid sirens sounded in Jordan. State television confirmed the alerts but provided no immediate explanation.
The conflict has also strained relations between Washington and New Delhi. India recently lodged a formal protest with the United States after missile attacks on vessels carrying Indian crew members resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio subsequently told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that violations of the American blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil would not be tolerated.
Jaishankar, in a statement posted on social media, reiterated India’s objections to attacks on commercial shipping, calling such actions unjustified and dangerous for international maritime security.
Adding another significant development, Iranian state media announced that funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be held between July 4 and July 9, as diplomatic mediators continue efforts to finalize an end to the conflict.
While negotiators appear closer than ever to securing a breakthrough, conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran suggest that important issues remain unresolved. For now, the international community is closely watching whether the proposed agreement can deliver a lasting reduction in tensions and restore stability to one of the world’s most strategically important regions.