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Iran denies imminent deal reports, but says agreement closer than ever
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Iran denies imminent deal reports, but says agreement closer than ever

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Iran's state media denies reports of an imminent US-Iran deal, calling them false.
  • A source close to Iran's negotiating team stated that media reports about a Sunday signing in Geneva are incorrect.
  • Despite the denials, Iran's Foreign Minister stated that reaching an agreement has never been closer.

Iranian media outlets have refuted claims circulating about an imminent US-Iran agreement, labeling reports of a potential Sunday signing in Geneva as false. According to Iran's Nour News and Fars agency, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team confirmed that such reports are inaccurate.

These denials come despite recent statements from Iran's Foreign Minister, who asserted that the process of reaching an agreement has never been closer. This sentiment was echoed by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who indicated on the social media platform X that the final text of the agreement is ready.

The media reports about the possible signing of an American-Iranian agreement on Sunday in Geneva are false.

โ€” Nour News / Fars AgencyIranian state media refuting reports of an imminent deal.

The conflicting information highlights the ongoing complexities and sensitivities surrounding potential negotiations between the United States and Iran. While official channels deny immediate breakthroughs, the repeated assertions of progress suggest that diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes.

The final text of the agreement is ready.

โ€” Shehbaz SharifPakistani Prime Minister echoing optimism about the deal's progress.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.