Tehran says agreement is closer than ever
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said a deal with the United States to end the fighting is now closer than it has ever been. He described the talks as highly advanced and suggested that major gaps have already been narrowed.
Pakistan’s mediation role
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been helping mediate between both sides, supported this view. He said a final agreed text of a peace deal has been prepared, and Pakistan is now working with both Washington and Tehran on the final steps needed to complete it.
Conflicting statements from US and Iran
US President Donald Trump reshared comments from Araghchi and urged the media not to speculate about the agreement. However, confusion followed after Iranian media published possible details of the deal.
Trump rejected those reports, saying they had no link to the real negotiations and did not reflect what had been agreed. He also accused Iran of leaking false information and criticized Tehran’s handling of the process.
Claims of cancelled strikes and progress
Trump said he had called off planned US strikes after negotiators reached what he described as a major breakthrough. He suggested a formal agreement could be signed soon, although no official document has been confirmed by both sides.
Ceasefire background and ongoing tensions
A sense of normal life has returned in Tehran since the April ceasefire, but tensions have not fully disappeared. The conflict began after large scale US and Israeli strikes in February, followed by Iranian retaliation against Israel and allied Gulf states.
Despite the ceasefire, both sides have still exchanged limited strikes in recent weeks, showing that the situation remains fragile.
Key issues still under discussion
Iranian media reported that discussions include lifting naval restrictions, sanctions relief, and financial support linked to damage caused during the conflict. One reported figure suggested around 300 billion dollars could be part of reconstruction discussions, although this has not been confirmed.
Iran is also pushing for the agreement to be backed by a United Nations Security Council resolution.
Nuclear programme remains central issue
A major sticking point remains Iran’s nuclear programme. Western governments continue to accuse Tehran of seeking weapons capability, while Iran insists its programme is strictly for energy production and peaceful research.
