Trump claims Iran peace deal signing today, Iran disputes timeline

The draft document for ending the US–Iran war is in its final stages, said President Trump.

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN: A high-stakes diplomatic standoff unfolded on Saturday as US President Donald Trump claimed that a long-awaited peace agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed today, while Tehran rejected the proposed timeline and insisted that discussions are still ongoing.

According to international media reports, Trump said the draft agreement aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries is in its final stages. He expressed optimism that the document could soon be signed, describing it as a breakthrough moment for regional stability.

Trump further claimed that, under the proposed framework, the Strait of Hormuz could be fully opened to all nations and suggested that Iran’s nuclear material could eventually come under US supervision as part of broader security arrangements.

However, Iranian officials responded cautiously, confirming that while progress has been made on the draft, no agreement is ready for signing today. Tehran emphasized that the timeline remains uncertain and that the deal could be finalized “within the coming days” rather than immediately.

Officials in Iran stressed that negotiations are still under review and warned against premature announcements that could misrepresent the state of talks. They said diplomatic coordination must continue before any formal signing can take place.

Despite differences in messaging, both sides appear to acknowledge that discussions have entered an advanced phase, raising hopes for a possible de-escalation in long-standing tensions.

Meanwhile, the broader regional situation remains fragile. Reports of fresh explosions and military activity in southern Lebanon and ongoing cross-border tensions have added urgency to diplomatic efforts. Iranian officials have reiterated that any comprehensive ceasefire must include all active conflict zones, including Lebanon and surrounding flashpoints.

In a separate development, Iranian media reported updated arrangements for the funeral ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader Syed Ali Khamenei, with memorial events scheduled to begin on July 4 in Tehran, followed by burial ceremonies in Mashhad on July 9.

Political analysts suggest that if a US-Iran agreement is eventually signed, it could mark one of the most significant diplomatic shifts in recent Middle Eastern history. Such a deal, they say, would have far-reaching consequences for global oil markets, regional security dynamics, and international relations.

For now, however, uncertainty continues to dominate, as Washington and Tehran present differing timelines for what could be a historic agreement—or another stalled diplomatic effort.