Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s assertion that an agreement between Washington and Tehran would be signed on Sunday, saying that no final decision has been made and that the country’s internal review process is still ongoing.
Trump had earlier announced that a deal aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz was “scheduled to get signed” on Sunday. He also claimed that Iran had agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons under the proposed framework.
However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the reported timeline, stating that the memorandum of understanding would not be signed on Sunday. While he did not rule out the possibility of an agreement being reached in the coming days, he urged caution regarding any specific dates being circulated publicly.
Iranian officials have stressed that the country’s decision making process on the proposed agreement has not yet been completed, adding that reports suggesting a finalized deal and a scheduled signing ceremony are inaccurate.
The conflicting statements come despite indications from mediators that negotiations have made significant progress. Reports suggest that discussions have focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain sanctions, and establishing a framework for future talks concerning Iran’s nuclear programme. However, several political and technical issues remain unresolved.
The latest developments underscore the fragile nature of the diplomatic process, with both sides offering differing accounts of how close they are to reaching a formal agreement. Observers caution that while momentum towards a deal appears to be building, substantial hurdles remain before any accord can be officially concluded.
