Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing
The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivReutersPresident Donald Trump has said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing.In a post on social media, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, would be "open to all" once the deal is agreed.On Saturday, Pakistan, a key mediator, also said the deal was "likely expected" to be finalised within 24 hours and they were "preparing for the electronic signing".Before Trump's comments, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei expressed caution over the timeline, saying: "We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum…
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