US President Donald Trump has said a peace deal between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday. He said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to all shipping once the agreement is finalised.   However, Iran cast doubt on the timeline. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the deal would not be signed on Sunday and that more clarity was needed.   Pakistan, which helped mediate the talks, said the agreement could be completed within 24 hours. The proposed deal aims to reduce tensions in the region and could include steps related to Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues. (PC: Reuters)

A draft memorandum between the United States and Iran could pave the way for a major diplomatic breakthrough by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, restarting nuclear negotiations and releasing billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets.   According to reports, Iran would commit not to build or acquire nuclear weapons and would avoid expanding its uranium enrichment programme while talks continue. In return, the US could ease sanctions, release around $25 billion in frozen assets and lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports.   However, Iranian officials have said no final agreement has been signed yet, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming days. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump has said a deal aimed at ending hostilities between the United States and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, though Iran has cast doubt on the timeline.   Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to global shipping once the agreement is finalised. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the memorandum of understanding would "not be tomorrow", urging caution over reports of an imminent signing.   Pakistan, which has helped mediate the talks, said a deal could be finalised within 24 hours, while a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran for further discussions. The proposed agreement is expected to address regional tensions, with negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme to follow. (PC: BBC)

Hardline protesters across Iran staged demonstrations against a proposed peace agreement with the United States, targeting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The protests came as US President Donald Trump and Pakistani officials suggested a framework agreement could be signed soon, though Tehran remained cautious about confirming a timeline. Demonstrators in Mashhad and other cities accused negotiators of making excessive concessions to Washington and weakening Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Protesters chanted slogans demanding Araghchi’s resignation, while critics argued the proposed accord failed to adequately protect national interests. Iranian officials indicated negotiations remain ongoing despite mounting domestic opposition.

Iran has said it is close to reaching an agreement with the United States to end months of fighting, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz forming a key part of the proposed deal.   Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the agreement would also include lifting the US naval blockade and pave the way for future talks on Tehran's nuclear programme. US officials confirmed parts of the framework but said economic relief for Iran would depend on verified compliance with its commitments.   The proposed deal would restore shipping through the crucial waterway and begin a phased easing of sanctions, although final approval is still pending. (PC: BBC)

Pop star Ariana Grande has asked the White House not to use her music after a social media video featured her song Bye. The video showed border agents detaining people and promoted President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Grande called the use of her song “barbaric” and “inhumane” in a comment on the post. The White House defended its immigration actions and criticised illegal immigration. After Grande’s response, the video was muted and her comment was removed. She joins several artists who have objected to Trump and his team using their music for political purposes. (PC: Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

Iran has said a deal with the United States to end months of conflict is close to being finalised. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US blockade on Iranian shipping. US officials confirmed parts of the proposed deal and said economic benefits for Iran would depend on meeting its commitments. The agreement would also begin talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. The Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil route. Both sides expressed optimism, but final approval is still pending before the deal can be signed. (PC: Reuters)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the proposed US-Iran peace agreement is “closer than ever” to completion, urging media outlets to avoid speculation until the memorandum is formally finalized. The statement comes amid intensive diplomatic efforts involving multiple regional actors. US President Donald Trump reinforced the positive mood by reposting Araghchi’s remarks on social media, signaling Washington’s support for ongoing negotiations. However, Iranian officials stressed that no final decision has yet been made regarding the signing venue or timing. Key unresolved issues reportedly include Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and compensation mechanisms, though both sides appear closer to an agreement than at any point in recent months. (PC: PTI)

  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran and the United States are closer than ever to reaching an agreement aimed at ending months of Middle East conflict. In a post on X, Araghchi described the proposed “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” as being nearer to completion than at any previous stage and urged media outlets to avoid speculation regarding its contents. He said full details would be released publicly once negotiations are finalised. Minutes after the post, US President Donald Trump reshared it on Truth Social. Araghchi’s comments came after Trump criticised reports in Iranian media, saying published details of the proposed framework had “nothing to do” with terms agreed to in writing.

A three-year-old girl was rescued after she was left dangling from a window ledge above a pawnbroker’s shop in London. The dramatic rescue involved a police officer and Indian resident Mohamed Jesil, a restaurant manager and father of five-month-old twins. After bystanders raised the alarm, the officer climbed onto a ledge beneath the child while Jesil crossed nearby rooftops to assist. When the girl lost her grip, Jesil caught her as the officer helped steady them. Jesil later said he acted instinctively and credited his cricket background for helping with the catch. The girl was unharmed, and her father praised both rescuers as “amazing heroes”.