Iran Says Key Issues Remain Unresolved as Trump Claims Peace Deal Is Near
Iran on Friday said it had not yet reached a final decision on a proposed agreement to end the ongoing Middle East conflict, hours after US President Donald Trump suggested a breakthrough was imminent and announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Tehran.
The differing assessments highlighted the fragile state of negotiations aimed at securing a permanent end to the war that began earlier this year following joint US-Israeli military action against Iran. While Trump projected confidence that an agreement was close, Iranian officials insisted that significant differences remain and cautioned against treating the negotiations as concluded.
Trump Signals Diplomatic Breakthrough
In a series of remarks and social media posts, Trump claimed discussions with Iran had progressed to the highest levels of leadership and that a framework for peace had received broad approval from all parties involved. He said he had called off military operations that were scheduled to take place later in the day, citing positive developments in the talks.
Trump also suggested that regional partners, including Israel, had been consulted during the process and that an announcement regarding the signing of a formal agreement could come soon. The comments sparked optimism in global financial markets, with investors viewing the prospect of de-escalation as a positive development for regional stability and energy supplies.
- Tehran Pushes Back
- Iranian officials, however, painted a more cautious picture.
- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said negotiations had not reached a final stage and that Tehran had yet to approve any definitive agreement.
According to him, substantial portions of the proposed text had been discussed, but progress slowed after Washington introduced additional demands and altered some previously agreed positions.
Iranian media outlets also questioned the certainty of Trump’s claims, pointing out that similar declarations of an imminent agreement had been made repeatedly during recent rounds of negotiations without resulting in a final settlement.
Officials in Tehran stressed that any announcement regarding a deal would be made by Iran once all outstanding issues had been resolved.
Israel Monitoring Developments
The reported progress in talks has also drawn attention in Israel, a key participant in the conflict and a close US ally.
According to statements from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, Trump discussed the negotiations with the Israeli leadership and reaffirmed that any future understanding with Tehran would address concerns related to Iran’s nuclear programme and missile capabilities.
The issue remains one of the most sensitive aspects of the negotiations, with Israel continuing to insist on strict limitations on Iran’s strategic capabilities.
Ceasefire Yet to Become Peace
The conflict has technically remained under a ceasefire since April, but efforts to convert the truce into a comprehensive peace agreement have repeatedly encountered obstacles. Mediators from several regional countries have continued to engage both sides in an effort to bridge differences over security guarantees, military activity and broader geopolitical concerns.
Although Trump’s latest remarks have revived hopes of a breakthrough, diplomats caution that negotiations remain complex and vulnerable to sudden setbacks.
Regional Uncertainty Continues
Even as diplomatic efforts intensify, tensions across the region remain high.
Iran has continued to warn that any renewed military action would be met with a strong response, while concerns over maritime security and energy supplies persist. Particular attention remains focused on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, where disruptions linked to the conflict have contributed to volatility in global energy markets.
For now, negotiations appear closer to a resolution than they have in months. But with Tehran insisting that no final decision has been taken, the path to a lasting settlement remains uncertain despite growing optimism from Washington.
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