Iran: Peace Deal With US Not Imminent Despite Progress on Many Issues

Iran announced Monday that a comprehensive peace agreement with the United States is not close to being finalized, even though progress has been made on multiple significant issues. The ongoing negotiations, facilitated by Pakistani mediators, have been underway for several weeks.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the current state of American politics as "hyperbole," pointing to contradictory statements from U.S. officials within short periods as a major obstacle to productive dialogue. "The fact that we are faced with contradictory views from American officials in a matter of hours makes any dialogue difficult," Baghaei stated, according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB.

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It is true that we have reached a conclusion on many issues, but no one can claim that the signing of the agreement is imminent.

Despite the lack of an imminent agreement, Baghaei confirmed that "many issues" have reached a conclusion. He emphasized the "constructive" and "positive" roles played by China and Russia in diplomatic processes related to regional security and discussions within the United Nations Security Council. Iran values its "strategic partnership" with China, Baghaei added, noting Beijing's consistent positive contributions to international discussions involving Tehran.

Baghaei also referenced a recent meeting between Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the Chinese and Russian ambassadors to discuss regional developments. He specifically mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping's four-point proposal for regional security, which Iran views as valuable. This plan advocates for regional peace, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law, and coordinated development, aiming for a cooperative security framework in the Middle East and Persian Gulf.

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Politics in America has reached a point of hyperbole. The fact that we are faced with contradictory views from American officials in a matter of hours makes any dialogue difficult.