Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.

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In a post on social media, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, would be "open to all" once the deal is agreed.

On Saturday, Pakistan, a key mediator, also said the deal was "likely expected" to be finalised within 24 hours and they were "preparing for the electronic signing".

Before Trump's comments, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei expressed caution over the timeline, saying: "We will have to wait and see about the exact date of the signing of the memorandum of understanding, although it will not be tomorrow [Sunday]."

A delegation from Qatar, which has also mediated in the talks, arrived in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian media reported.