US-Iran Deal Countdown: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif says a US-Iran agreement to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “ready for signatures,” with electronic signing expected within 24 hours, while Iran’s foreign ministry says Sunday signing won’t happen—raising uncertainty on timing. Shipping & Energy Markets: Trump claims the Strait will reopen “immediately” after signing; crude benchmarks slid on deal hopes, but analysts warn logistics and energy normalization could take months. Nuclear Terms: The framework is described as a “wall to no nuclear weapon,” with a 60-day window to finalize nuclear-related steps. Gulf Finance Fallout: Reports say Iran’s Strait transit fees may include crypto/yuan payments via a new Persian Gulf Strait Authority, turning the chokepoint into a sanctions-evasion channel. UAE Frozen Funds Pivot: Reuters reports the UAE agreed to unlock $10bn for Iran (denying a $3bn transfer claim), as talks near completion. Iran Banking Cyber: Iran’s banking sector says a limited cyberattack hit four banks, with temporary restrictions but no customer data leak. Markets Watch: Bitcoin steadied around $64k on peace optimism; in India, rupee stability and falling oil are expected to slow foreign portfolio outflows. Regional Risk: S&P affirmed Iraq’s sovereign rating but kept a negative outlook, citing oil-export and Hormuz-route disruption risks.