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Iran denies deal with US finalized, contradicts Trump announcement
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Iran denies deal with US finalized, contradicts Trump announcement

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Iran has denied that a deal with the US is finalized or expected to be signed on Sunday, contradicting an announcement by President Donald Trump.
  • Iranian sources suggest negotiations have not concluded, and Trump may be seeking a symbolic political victory coinciding with his birthday.
  • The potential agreement focuses on easing tensions, possibly involving the Strait of Hormuz and lifting US sanctions, though complex issues remain.

A diplomatic "thriller" is unfolding in the Middle East as Iran disputes an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a deal between the two nations. Trump had declared on social media that an agreement would be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would then be "open to all."

The deal has not been finalized, and a signing is not expected on Sunday.

— Iranian sourcesIranian sources contradicted President Trump's announcement about a pending deal.

However, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps quickly clarified that no such signing was scheduled. Iranian sources indicated that negotiations have not yet reached a final text. The Fars news agency suggested Trump might be pushing for an announcement on Sunday to coincide with his birthday, framing it as a symbolic political win. This assertion implies a potential political calculation behind the U.S. president's insistence on a Sunday signing.

The unusual insistence of the American president, suggesting he is trying to politically link a potential deal to his birthday.

— Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsThe Revolutionary Guard Corps commented on President Trump's announcement and timing.

The situation presents a critical test for Iran's negotiating team, raising questions about whether they will hold firm on outstanding issues or yield to pressure for an early signature. Israeli media are closely monitoring these developments, amplifying the political weight of information emerging from Tehran. Earlier, Iran's Foreign Minister had expressed optimism, stating a deal "was never closer," but acknowledging it as a first step in a long process.

A deal was never closer.

— Iranian Foreign MinisterThe Foreign Minister expressed optimism about the progress of negotiations.

The interim agreement under negotiation reportedly involves mutual commitments on less contentious points, such as Iran ceasing to close the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. lifting its blockade. A 60-day timeline and agenda for more complex issues would also be established. While the Trump administration claims Tehran has made significant concessions, Iranian media present a different narrative of the provisional deal. Tensions flared Friday after reports of a deal favorable to Iran, prompting Trump to criticize Tehran's leaders.

In due course, when all is calm, we will move forward and eliminate the nuclear dust.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump outlined his intention for regional stabilization following the potential deal.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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