The White House has stated that an agreement with Iran is expected to be signed by Sunday, purportedly including a commitment from Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open without imposing tolls. However, Iranian officials have refuted this timeline, asserting no deal will be signed within the next 24 hours. This discrepancy casts doubt on the immediacy of a resolution to ongoing tensions. Simultaneously, the United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming they will release billions of dollars in Iranian funds as part of any agreement. Separately, arrangements have been announced regarding the funeral of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with ceremonies beginning on July 4th and the burial scheduled for July 9th. The conflicting statements regarding the deal’s progress add complexity to the situation following Raisi’s death. These developments occur amidst continued regional instability and international efforts to de-escalate conflict.