Iran denies finalized US agreement, calls reports speculation
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that no agreement with the United States has been finalized.
- Reports of a finalized deal were described as "merely speculation" by the spokesperson.
- Qatar and Pakistan are actively mediating, but Iran indicated that U.S. actions are influencing the process.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has firmly stated that reports of a finalized agreement with the United States are unfounded. Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told the state-run news agency IRNA that such claims are "merely speculation" and that Tehran has not yet reached a final decision on any potential deal. This clarification comes amid ongoing discussions where Qatar and Pakistan are reportedly serving as active mediators between the two nations. Baghaei emphasized that the actions of the U.S. are a significant factor influencing the progress, or lack thereof, in these sensitive negotiations. The Iranian stance suggests that while dialogue channels remain open and mediation efforts are underway, substantial hurdles persist, particularly concerning American conduct. The ministry's statement aims to manage expectations and counter what it perceives as premature or inaccurate reporting on the state of affairs.
merely speculation
Originally published by Egypt Independent in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.