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Trump Forces Iran to the Table: Peace Deal Expected Sunday

President Trump demands the Strait of Hormuz remain open as Tehran scrambles to finalize a deal to end regional hostilities.

Foreign PolicyPublished June 13, 2026 at 6:39 PMProcessed June 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington DC. Photo: 11 June 2026

President Trump has declared that a deal to end the ongoing conflict with Iran is scheduled to be signed this Sunday, a move that promises to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz and restore order to global shipping lanes.

While the Iranian regime has attempted to cast doubt on the timeline, with foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei claiming the exact date remains undecided, the momentum is clearly on the side of the United States. Pakistan, acting as a mediator, has confirmed they are preparing for an electronic signing within the next 24 hours.

President Trump has been clear about his objectives: once the deal is signed, the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all. Furthermore, the President issued a stern warning regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stating that the U.S. intends to secure and destroy the regime's enriched uranium stockpiles when the time is right.

Trump also reminded the Iranian leadership that if the agreement does not proceed smoothly, Washington retains the 'ultimate alternative'—a clear reminder that American military superiority remains the final arbiter of peace.

The deal reportedly includes an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the reopening of shipping routes, and the lifting of port blockades, though nuclear negotiations remain a separate, future hurdle.

After months of Iranian aggression and the closure of critical energy routes, this deal represents a return to the 'peace through strength' doctrine that keeps the world’s most dangerous regimes in check.

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