Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated on Friday that it had not yet reached a final agreement with the United States on ending the ongoing conflict, according to a statement released by the ministry. The declaration came hours after President Donald Trump tweeted that a deal would be signed “very soon,” a claim that Iranian officials have not confirmed or denied.
A senior Iranian diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters that negotiations remain “in progress” but emphasized that “no official document has been finalized.” The statement aligns with previous remarks from Iranian officials, who have consistently underscored that any agreement must address core demands, including the lifting of economic sanctions and the removal of U.S. military presence in the region.
Trump’s assertion of an imminent deal contradicted recent diplomatic reports suggesting lingering disagreements over the scope of the agreement. A U.S. State Department spokesperson declined to comment directly on Iran’s statement but reiterated that “the administration remains committed to a comprehensive resolution.” The spokesperson also noted that “technical discussions continue” between the two nations’ delegations.
The divergence in public statements highlights the complex dynamics of the negotiations. Iran’s hardline factions have previously criticized what they describe as U.S. “double standards,” while American officials have insisted that any deal must include guarantees against future violations of nuclear non-proliferation agreements. A confidential memo from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, obtained by Al Jazeera, reportedly warns that “delaying the process risks undermining regional stability.”
Analysts point to the upcoming U.S. presidential election as a potential factor in the timeline. A senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, citing internal White House documents, noted that “the administration is under pressure to deliver a tangible outcome before November.” However, no official sources have confirmed this assessment.
Iran’s nuclear program remains a central point of contention. The International Atomic Energy Agency reported in July that Iran had increased its uranium enrichment levels to 60%, a development that has drawn concern from European allies. A European Union diplomat, speaking to Bloomberg, stated that “the window for a diplomatic solution is narrowing, but not yet closed.”
As of Friday evening, no further details about the negotiations have been released by either side. The next round of talks is scheduled for October 15 in Vienna, according to a document from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action monitoring body. Until then, both nations continue to maintain their respective positions, leaving the future of the agreement in question.
