Tehran/Washington: Iran has clarified that it has not yet taken a final decision on a proposed peace agreement with the United States, despite claims by US President Donald Trump that a breakthrough deal could be signed within days. The statement highlights continuing uncertainty over negotiations aimed at ending months of military tensions and restoring stability in the Gulf region.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that while substantial progress has been made in the negotiations, the country’s leadership has not approved a final agreement. He stressed that Tehran would not compromise on its “red lines” and that the proposal remains under review by the relevant decision-making authorities.
The comments came shortly after President Trump announced that the United States and Iran were close to reaching what he described as a “great settlement” that could bring an end to the conflict and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Trump suggested that a formal signing ceremony could take place in Europe as early as this weekend.
However, Iranian officials have pushed back against suggestions that a deal has already been finalized. According to Tehran, negotiations are continuing and no memorandum of understanding has been formally approved. Iranian media described reports of an imminent agreement as premature speculation.
Diplomatic sources indicate that much of the draft agreement has been completed, with discussions focusing on issues such as maritime security, sanctions relief, regional stability and Iran’s nuclear activities. Despite progress, several sensitive matters remain unresolved.
The proposed agreement reportedly includes provisions for maintaining a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and launching a new round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Questions surrounding sanctions relief and access to frozen Iranian assets continue to be major sticking points.
The diplomatic push comes after weeks of military escalation between the United States and Iran. Recent clashes included missile exchanges, drone attacks and retaliatory strikes on military facilities across the Gulf region, raising fears of a broader conflict involving multiple countries.
International mediators, including Qatar and other Gulf nations, have reportedly played an important role in encouraging both sides to continue negotiations. Reports suggest that regional leaders urged Washington to avoid additional military strikes and give diplomacy more time to succeed.
Global markets have reacted positively to the possibility of a diplomatic breakthrough. Oil prices declined after Trump’s announcement that planned military strikes had been cancelled, while stock markets rallied on hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease.
Nevertheless, analysts caution that significant challenges remain before a final agreement can be reached. Deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran, combined with disagreements over nuclear restrictions and regional security arrangements, continue to complicate negotiations.
For now, both sides appear committed to keeping diplomatic channels open. Whether the current talks result in a historic agreement or another missed opportunity may become clear in the coming days as leaders in Tehran review the proposed framework.
As the world watches closely, the outcome of the negotiations could have far-reaching implications for regional security, global energy markets and the future of US-Iran relations.
