Iran plays with Trump's nerves. U.S. President declares he reserves 'extreme alternative' if Tehran refuses to sign deal

Tensions remain high in the Middle East as U.S. President Donald Trump enthusiastically announced a historic deal with Iran, slated for signing on Sunday, June 14. Trump stated the agreement would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and described the new document as a "wall against nuclear weapons," contrasting it with the 2015 JCPOA which he called "a smooth path to getting the nuclear bomb."

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a wall against nuclear weapons

However, officials in Tehran have firmly rejected the timeline imposed by the White House. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, criticized Trump's "unusual insistence" and officially dismissed the possibility of a Sunday signing. They cited Washington's "hesitations" and the fact that the structural parameters of Iran's nuclear program are far from established.

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a smooth path to getting the nuclear bomb.

International mediators, including Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, confirmed intense preparations for an "electronic signing" within 24 hours, aiming to end a three-month conflict. Sharif expressed confidence that the pact would lay the foundation for lasting peace. Despite this optimism, Iranian diplomacy has urged extreme caution, with Baghaei stating, "We will have to wait and see the exact date. It certainly won't happen tomorrow, although we do not rule out that the signing of the memorandum may take place in the coming days."

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unusual insistence

Sources close to the negotiations indicate that an electronic memorandum of understanding was proposed for security and logistical reasons. This urgency stems from Trump's upcoming departure for the G7 summit in France and the potential difficulty in coordinating a simultaneous trip by Vice President JD Vance to Europe. Mediators fear that any further delay in signing increases the risk of either party reconsidering or a military incident derailing the diplomatic progress.

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We will have to wait and see the exact date. It certainly won't happen tomorrow, although we do not rule out that the signing of the memorandum may take place in the coming days.