Iran says no final decision on any deal with US, calls reports 'mere speculation'

Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports of a finalized agreement with the United States as "mere speculation," asserting that Tehran has not yet reached a definitive decision on any deal. Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei indicated that while mediators like Qatar and Pakistan are active, "US actions are affecting the diplomatic process."

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US actions are affecting the diplomatic process.

Baghaei criticized the American side for consistently changing its positions throughout the negotiations. "From the beginning, the status of the negotiations was clear to us, and a large portion of the text had already been finalized. However, the Americans kept changing their positions," he stated, according to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA. He emphasized that Iran has maintained its "red lines" and has not compromised on its defined principles.

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From the beginning, the status of the negotiations was clear to us, and a large portion of the text had already been finalized. However, the Americans kept changing their positions.

Adding to the tension, Baghaei warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has become "less secure because of US actions." This statement contrasts sharply with recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who announced a "great settlement" with Iran was close to being finalized, potentially opening the Strait of Hormuz soon.

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So far, Iran has not reached a final decision regarding any agreement.

Trump had suggested the deal could be signed as early as that weekend in Europe, with Vice President JD Vance attending. He linked the settlement to a reduction in oil prices and reiterated the purpose of the negotiations was to ensure Iran would "never have a nuclear weapon."

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We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran, and we're going to be subject to finalisation of documents. We should get done over the next few days.