New Delhi [India], June 14: Iran has clarified that no agreement with the United States will be signed on Sunday, pushing back against claims made by US President Donald Trump that a deal could be finalized imminently.
A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said officials are still awaiting confirmation of the exact date for signing the proposed memorandum of understanding, which is aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.
"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," the spokesperson said, indicating that while a deal remains likely, it will not be signed on the timeline suggested by Trump.
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The Iranian side urged caution, emphasizing that discussions are still underway and that no final decision has yet been announced.
Tehran acknowledged that negotiations have progressed and that a memorandum intended to pave the way for peace is under consideration, but maintained that several issues remain unresolved.
The differing statements from Washington and Tehran have created uncertainty over the prospects and timing of a potential breakthrough.
While President Trump expressed optimism about a deal being signed soon, he did not provide details regarding the venue, format, or participants involved in the signing process.
Experts tracking the negotiations note that Iran has often kept sensitive diplomatic developments under wraps until the final stages. Analysts pointed to previous instances when Tehran publicly denied reports of talks with Washington, only for discussions to later be confirmed.
Observers also recalled the recent indirect talks between Iran and the United States, reportedly mediated through Pakistan. Prior to those discussions, Iranian officials had repeatedly denied that representatives would travel to Islamabad. However, a large Iranian delegation eventually arrived for negotiations, highlighting Tehran's tendency to maintain secrecy around diplomatic engagements.
According to reports, several key issues, including conditions related to the Strait of Hormuz, remain under discussion as part of the broader framework of the proposed agreement.
Despite Iran's denial of an immediate signing, expectations remain high that a formal agreement could be reached in the coming days. Diplomatic sources suggest negotiations are progressing, but caution that the final outcome will depend on resolving outstanding conditions and securing consensus from all parties involved.
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For now, attention remains focused on developments over the coming hours and days, as both Washington and Tehran continue to signal that a peace deal is within reach, even if the timing remains uncertain.
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