Trump Says Iran Agreement Is Scheduled for Sunday and Hormuz Would Reopen
The US president presented a firm timetable, but Iranian statements remained more cautious about whether the deal was ready for signature.
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Pakistan Says Final US–Iran Text Is Ready as Tehran Questions the Timetable
Pakistan’s prime minister said the wording was agreed and electronic signing was expected within 24 hours.
Hard-Line Protesters in Iran Challenge the Emerging US Deal
Demonstrators accused negotiators of conceding too much as domestic opposition became a visible risk to implementation.
War Fatigue and Soaring Prices Deepen Pressure on Iranian Households
Business closures, job losses and triple-digit food inflation are intensifying the domestic cost of the conflict.
US Says It Downed Multiple Iranian Drones While Negotiations Continued
Military activity persisted around the region even as both sides said a diplomatic framework was moving closer.
Iranian Media Says Draft Deal Could Release $24 Billion in Frozen Assets
The reported financial component remains politically sensitive and requires confirmation of ownership, custody and release conditions.
UAE Rejects Reports of Direct Fund Transfers to Iran
The Emirates called claims of a direct transfer false and unfounded as financial diplomacy came under closer scrutiny.
UAE Shares Reach a Two-Month High on Hopes for an Iran Deal
Dubai and Abu Dhabi equities rallied as investors priced a lower geopolitical risk premium.
Gulf Markets Remain Volatile as Conflict Headlines Move Investor Sentiment
Regional indices have swung between military escalation and hopes that diplomacy could reopen trade routes.
Israel Issues Broad Evacuation Warnings Before New Lebanon Strikes
Warnings covered areas in southern and eastern Lebanon as the conflict continued to pressure civilians and infrastructure.