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US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (13) that a peace agreement with Iran will be signed on Sunday (14), promising the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement contrasts with Iranian statements denying a signing this weekend. ✓
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"O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmou que no domingo (14) será assinado um acordo com o Irã para pôr fim à guerra no Oriente Médio e que o Estreito de Ormuz ficará "aberto para todos", mas a república islâmica não confirmou a data."
"The deal is scheduled to be signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network, adding that "immediately after it's signed, the Strait of Hormuz will be OPEN TO ALL." The American president also stated that Iranians "no longer want nuclear weapons" and that the US will "obtain the nuclear dust" from Iran "at the appropriate time." ✓
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"Está previsto que o acordo seja assinado amanhã", domingo, escreveu em sua rede Truth Social."
"Imediatamente depois que for assinado, o Estreito de Ormuz estará ABERTO PARA TODOS", acrescentou, usando letras maiúsculas."
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who serves as mediator in the negotiations, had fueled expectations by stating that the parties were "closer than ever to a peace deal" and that finalization was expected "in the next 24 hours." The message was shared by Trump, raising expectations. ✓
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"Estamos mais perto de um acordo de paz do que nunca antes. Com a finalização provavelmente esperada nas próximas 24 horas, o Paquistão está se preparando para a assinatura eletrônica do acordo de paz imediatamente depois, seguida por conversas em nível técnico na próxima semana", escreveu Sharif."
However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei contradicted the optimistic timelines. "We will have to wait to see the exact date of signing the memorandum of understanding, although it should not be tomorrow," he declared, calling for "caution" about date comments due to the "instability of the other party." ✓
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"Teremos que esperar para ver a data exata da assinatura do memorando de entendimento, embora não deva ser amanhã", declarou."
"Devemos esperar o momento exato da assinatura do memorando. Embora não seja amanhã (domingo), a possibilidade de isso acontecer nos próximos dias não está descartada. No entanto, devido à instabilidade da outra parte, devemos ter cautela com quaisquer declarações sobre esse processo", acrescentou."
The negotiations occur after months of conflict that include Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — through which about 20% of world oil passes — and direct military confrontations. In the early hours of Saturday, US Central Command announced shooting down "several drones" from Iran attempting to attack commercial ships in the strategic region. ✓
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"cerca de 20% de todo o petróleo comercializado no planeta passa pelo estreito, que fica situado entre o Irã e Omã, ligando o Golfo Pérsico ao Golfo de Omã e ao Mar Arábico."
"Já na madrugada deste sábado (13), o Comando Central dos Estados Unidos (Centcom) disse ter abatido "drones de ataque iranianos" que tentavam atingir navios comerciais no Estreito de Ormuz"
Trump announced that agreement will be signed on Sunday, promising reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Pakistan acts as mediator in negotiations through Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Iran denies that signing will occur on Sunday and calls for caution about deadlines
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
US shot down Iranian drones attacking commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz in early Saturday
Qatar and Kuwait leaders expressed support for the agreement during phone call
Conflicting versions (1)
Nuclear issue approach in memorandum
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What are the specific terms of the possible US-Iran agreement?
Why it's still unknown: Versions published by Iranian and American media diverge, and neither party has officially disclosed the complete content of the memorandum.
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When exactly will the agreement be signed?
Why it's still unknown: Trump states it will be on Sunday, but Iran denies this date and only speaks of 'coming days', creating uncertainty about the timeline.
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How will the Iranian nuclear program issue be resolved?
Why it's still unknown: Trump speaks of obtaining 'nuclear dust' and that Iran no longer wants nuclear weapons, but Iranian sources claim the memorandum will not address the nuclear issue.
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What is Lebanon's effective role in the possible agreement?
Why it's still unknown: Some sources mention ceasefire 'on all fronts, including Lebanon', but there are no details on how this front will be handled.