Trump Says US-Iran Deal to Be Signed June 14, Hormuz to Reopen
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States and Iran are scheduled to sign a peace agreement on June 14, with the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz set to reopen immediately afterward. The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, represents the most concrete step yet toward ending the devastating 2026 Iran War that began on February 28. However, Iranian officials have publicly disputed the timeline, signaling that significant hurdles remain before a final accord can be reached.
“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump wrote, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. He further stated that Iran “no longer wants a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement.”
Background: The 2026 Iran War
The conflict erupted on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and numerous officials while destroying military and government targets. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israel, US bases, and allied nations, and imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
The war quickly escalated into a broader regional confrontation involving Hezbollah in Lebanon, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, and Houthi forces in Yemen. Global oil markets were thrown into turmoil, with crude prices spiking above $110 per barrel in April before settling lower amid ceasefire hopes.
Pakistan emerged as the lead mediator, brokering a two-week ceasefire on April 8 that Trump later extended indefinitely. High-level talks in Islamabad on April 11-12 failed to produce a final agreement, leading the US to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports. On June 11, Trump announced a 60-day ceasefire framework to enable final negotiations.
The Announcement and Iranian Pushback
Trump’s Saturday post outlined ambitious terms for the agreement. He described it as “A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON” and said the US would eventually retrieve enriched uranium — which he termed “Nuclear Dust” — buried deep underground by US B-2 bomber strikes, and “downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States.”
However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei pushed back on the timeline, stating the deal “will not happen tomorrow” while acknowledging that “the possibility of this happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out.” Iran cited “the other side’s inconsistency” as a reason for caution, according to Gulf News.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif struck a more optimistic tone, saying the US and Iran are “closer to a peace deal than ever before,” with finalization “likely expected in the next 24 hours.” Pakistan is preparing for an “electronic signing” followed by technical-level talks next week.
The Nuclear Question
The fate of Iran’s nuclear program remains the most contentious issue. Iran’s foreign ministry has stated that the “Islamabad memorandum currently under discussion is focused on ending the war, and at this stage it has been decided that the nuclear issue will not be addressed.” However, conflicting reports suggest the memorandum may include a 15-20 year lockout on uranium enrichment and dismantling of nuclear sites.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the only way to deal with Iran’s enriched uranium “is to dilute it inside Iran,” directly contradicting Trump’s stated intention to remove the material. Trump added a veiled threat in his post: “Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!”
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic Sticking Point
Control of the Strait of Hormuz represents another major obstacle. Iran insists on maintaining authority over the waterway and charging tolls for transit. Araghchi has called the strait one of Iran’s “main instruments of deterrence” and declared that its “administration will no longer be the same as before. There will be costs involved, and those costs must be paid.”
The US considers Iranian tolls a violation of international law and has enforced its own naval blockade of Iranian ports. US Central Command reported intercepting Iranian attack drones targeting commercial ships in the strait as recently as June 13, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire.
Despite the diplomatic momentum, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continued to warn ships away from the strait on Saturday, with an audio recording obtained by Xinhua showing the IRGC declaring the waterway “completely closed” and threatening to deal “decisively” with any vessel movement.
Domestic Opposition and Regional Reactions
The prospective deal faces significant opposition from hardliners in both countries. Dozens protested in the Iranian city of Mashhad against Foreign Minister Araghchi, chanting “death to dishonorable Araghchi, the infiltrator,” while waving red and black flags. Similar protests were reported in Tehran, with demonstrators calling for Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to resign.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose country launched the war alongside the US, is not a party to the negotiations but has insisted on nuclear guarantees. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he expects Trump to uphold Israeli interests and confirmed Israel would not withdraw from operations in Lebanon.
Oil markets reacted positively to the breakthrough, with WTI crude closing under $85 per barrel — a sharp decline from wartime peaks above $110 but still well above pre-war levels under $70.
What to Watch For
Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit in France, which begins June 15. The UK has expressed support for the deal, while Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey have backed Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
A senior US administration official put confidence in the deal at 80-85%, cautioning that it is “not 100%.” Vice President JD Vance emphasized that Iran would receive no upfront cash payments, with economic benefits flowing only after obligations are met.
The coming hours and days will determine whether this represents a genuine breakthrough — ending one of the most consequential conflicts in recent Middle Eastern history — or another false start in a war that has devastated the region and disrupted global energy markets.