Iran announced that despite US President Donald Trump's remarks about a deal being signed soon, no final decision has been made regarding the proposed agreement. Tehran emphasized that although the talks appear to be completed, no conclusive outcome has been reached.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bekayi stated that the country has not reached a final decision on the deal. Bekayi noted that while most of the text is finished, negotiations have stalled due to new demands from the US side and a shift in their stance.
Trump, in his statement, gave the impression that the contacts had received approval from Iran's highest leadership and mentioned that planned attacks had been canceled. The US President also said that the time and place for signing would be announced soon.
Trump's remarks resonated in global markets as well. Stock prices rose while oil prices fell, strengthening expectations that the conflict might be nearing an end.
Iranian media approached Trump's statements cautiously. Tasnim news agency recalled that the US President had repeatedly said in the past two months that a deal was near and advised caution regarding such statements until an official announcement comes from Tehran.
Later, Trump maintained his optimism in comments to reporters and responded "I understand the answer is yes" when asked if Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian had approved the proposed plan.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced that a conversation took place between Trump and Netanyahu. According to the statement, Trump said any agreement signed with Tehran would require the removal of Iran's enriched nuclear material and dismantling of its missile infrastructure.
The statements from the parties highlighted the difference between the impression that the deal has been announced and Iran's stance that the negotiation process is not yet closed. When and under what conditions the process will be finalized remains uncertain.
