The United States and Iran are reportedly close to signing a first-stage peace deal, though the two nations have provided conflicting timelines for the agreement. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the deal is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with Sharif noting it may be an electronic signing. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the signing will not occur tomorrow, though he did not rule out the possibility of it happening in the “coming days.” The proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) reportedly includes 14 points, such as the lifting of the U.S. Blockade of Iranian ports and an agreement to end hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon. According to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the MoU would also include an agreement not to initiate war or use force. Trump stated on social media that once the framework is signed, the Strait of Hormuz will be “open to all.” He also characterized the agreement as a “wall to no nuclear weapon,” asserting that Iran will agree never to acquire nuclear weapons. While markets in Iran have shown signs of anticipation, the country is experiencing internal pushback. Hardliners have expressed opposition to the deal, with some members of parliament and scholars arguing it sacrifices military and political achievements. Some pro-establishment voices have also targeted the parliament speaker and the Foreign Minister. Conversely, some state-run media have highlighted the necessity of compromise to protect national infrastructure. The negotiations occur amid ongoing hostilities. On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut, citing Hezbollah infrastructure. This follows a period where Iran launched missile attacks on Israel in retaliation for strikes on Lebanese suburbs. The potential deal has also drawn mixed reactions from U.S. Lawmakers, with some expressing skepticism or describing the move as a “surrender document,” while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for Trump’s efforts to end the conflict.