Trump Claims Impending Iran Deal; Tehran Signals Ongoing Drafting Process

President Donald Trump has publicly announced that a formal agreement between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed this Sunday. According to the President, the deal is expected to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Additionally, Trump signaled that the U.S. intends to eventually take possession of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, though details on the verification or transfer mechanism remain unconfirmed. Despite Washington's optimistic timeline, Tehran has offered a more cautious response. Iranian state-linked commentary suggests that the agreement is still in the internal drafting phase and that Iran has not yet committed to a Sunday signing ceremony. Pakistan has emerged as a central mediator in these negotiations, with Pakistani officials indicating that while a framework is in place, the breakthrough is being managed through third-party channels rather than direct bilateral engagement. On the military front, reports indicate that Iranian attack drones were recently intercepted near the Strait of Hormuz. While details regarding the interceptions—including the number of drones and the party responsible for the shoot-down—have not been independently corroborated, the incident highlights the continued volatility in the region as diplomatic efforts reach a critical juncture. No new sanctions or major proxy escalations were reported in the last 24 hours.