NPR News: 06-14-2026 7AM EDT

The United States and Iran both say a peace deal is imminent, but they cannot agree on when exactly the agreement will be signed. President Trump posted on social media that a deal to end fighting between the U.S. and Iran is "scheduled to get signed on Sunday," and that the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for the world's oil and gas supply—would be "open to all." Pakistani officials, who have served as key mediators in the talks, have also signaled a deal is close. But on Saturday, a spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry pushed back, saying a deal was coming but that "we will have to wait and see about the exact date."

The G7 Summit and the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump is set to travel to France on Monday for the Group of Seven summit, and the war in Iran is expected to dominate the agenda. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reported from the summit site in Évian that the conflict presents not only a military and security challenge, but also major economic and political dimensions. The United Kingdom is already working with France to build a coalition of nations to help with demining the Strait of Hormuz once a peace deal is reached. Trump has also said he expects European and other countries to contribute to the effort. The disagreement over the signing date underscores the fragility of the negotiations, even as both sides describe a deal as imminent.