Trump says Iran deal could be signed over weekend or Monday, Axios reports

• According to Axios, Trump says a US–Iran deal could be signed “over the weekend or on Monday.”
• Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi says an agreement is “closer than ever” on ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and nuclear talks.
• Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says a “final agreed text” of a peace deal has been reached, according to posts cited in the Axios report.

A potential agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed over the weekend or as early as Monday, according to US President Donald Trump, as reported by Axios.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that an agreement with the United States to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin formal negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program “has never been closer,” marking one of Tehran’s most positive signals yet on the talks.

Araghchi’s comments, posted on X, came amid intensified diplomatic messaging from all sides involved in the negotiations, which have been mediated in part by Pakistan.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also said that “an agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached,” adding that Islamabad was working with both Washington and Tehran on the next steps, according to posts referenced by Axios.

Axios reported that Trump described Araghchi’s statement as “very positive” in a short phone call, while also reiterating his belief that a deal could be finalized within days.

Trump also pushed back on reports in Iranian state media regarding the agreement’s terms, denying claims that Iran would immediately receive billions of dollars in frozen assets upon signing. He said he had demanded clarification over what he described as misinformation and insisted the reported terms did not reflect the actual framework under discussion.

In public remarks on Truth Social, Trump accused Iranian officials of misrepresenting the deal and said the terms being circulated had “NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” while urging negotiators to move quickly.

Despite the optimism, significant differences remain between the two sides, particularly over Iran’s frozen assets. Iranian accounts suggest immediate release upon signing, while US officials say any economic relief would depend on nuclear concessions and verified compliance.

Vice President JD Vance reiterated that any economic benefits would only be granted if Iran meets its obligations, emphasizing that the agreement is structured around US and allied concerns.

While all sides continue to signal progress, Axios noted that competing narratives and unresolved technical issues could still complicate efforts to finalize and sign the agreement in the coming days.