Trump Claims US-Iran Deal Imminent, Tehran Denies; Qatar Mediates

Conflicting statements emerged regarding a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran, creating uncertainty around its imminent signing. U.S. President Donald Trump declared on June 13 that a deal was set to be signed, but this was swiftly countered by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The IRGC stated that the memorandum under discussion had not yet been finalized, directly contradicting Trump's announcement. This public disagreement marks another instance of divergent narratives surrounding the ongoing negotiations between the two nations. Earlier in the talks, Iranian officials had also presented differing accounts of the agreement's specifics compared to the U.S. version.

Sources familiar with the negotiations revealed to CNN that if the ceasefire memorandum is eventually signed, it would trigger a new phase of technical talks lasting 60 days to address outstanding issues. The specifics of these arrangements are currently under intensive discussion.

To facilitate the finalization of the agreement, Qatari negotiators reportedly traveled to Tehran on the morning of June 14. These representatives are coordinating with the U.S. side, aiming to push the memorandum to its final draft in these crucial final hours. U.S. and Iranian officials are also exploring the possibility of completing the signing process via remote video conference. However, as of June 14, no official documents have been released, and the exact content and final signing time remain subject to confirmation through further negotiations.

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The memorandum under discussion has not yet been finalized.