US President Donald Trump said a long-awaited deal to end the war in the Middle East is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, paving the way for the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday.

Trump’s statement, however, ran counter to Iran’s foreign ministry, which indicated earlier in the day that the deal would not be signed on Sunday, according to state media reports.

In his post, Trump also indicated the United States would take possession of and destroy Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium.

“At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States,” Trump said. “We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future.”

But Trump’s post also contained a warning to the Islamic Republic to fully implement the plan or face serious consequences.

“Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly,” the US president wrote. “If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again!”

Throughout the negotiations, Iran has insisted on its right to enrich uranium.

E-​signing ​expected ⁠within 24 ​hours

Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said that the United States and ​Iran have ​agreed to a framework ⁠for a ​peace deal that ​would end the months-long conflict in the Middle ​East, with ​a final text of ‌the ⁠deal reached.

Pakistan is now preparing for an electronic ​signing ​expected ⁠within the next 24 ​hours, followed by ​technical-level ⁠talks next week, PM Shehbaz added in a social media post.

“We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week,” PM Shehbaz said in a tweet.

The prime minister also thanked the US and Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations.

“We would like to thank United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations, and we extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in the region for their support,” he said, adding that Pakistan hoped the agreement would provide a strong foundation for lasting peace and stability in the region.

US President Donald Trump also shared PM Shehbaz’s tweet on his Truth Social platform

Arab broadcaster Al Arabiya reported that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Pakistan on Sunday to oversee discussions related to the prospective accord.

Dar tells Saudi Arabia signing expected on Sunday

The diplomatic outreach also extended to Saudi Arabia, where Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

During the call, Dar informed his Saudi counterpart that the US-Iran peace agreement was expected to be electronically signed on Sunday. The two leaders expressed hope that the agreement would pave the way for lasting peace and stability across the region.

The Saudi foreign minister praised Pakistan’s sustained diplomatic efforts and commended Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue and supporting regional peace initiatives.

Both sides underscored the importance of continued cooperation to ensure the success of the peace process and maintain regional stability.