In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 'fair settlement' with Iran, hinting that a final agreement could be signed in the coming days. This potential breakthrough follows weeks of heightened political and military tensions.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump stated that both sides have reached very advanced stages in their negotiations. He indicated that the official signing might occur in a European country by the end of this week.
President Trump asserted that Iran's Supreme Leader has, in his estimation, agreed to the basic terms of the deal, emphasizing that under the new understanding, Iran will not possess nuclear weapons. He added that the U.S. will lift the imposed sanctions once the signing formalities are completed.
Trump remarked that the agreement is a win for both the United States and the Middle East, providing a lasting framework to address contentious issues while avoiding the risk of broader conflict.
Meanwhile, reactions from Tehran have shown some reservation towards the American statements. The Fars news agency quoted a source close to the Iranian negotiation team, indicating that the initial memorandum of understanding has yet to receive final approval from the Iranian side.
Iranian media have also questioned the accuracy of some U.S. statements regarding the negotiation's progress, stressing that any deal will not be considered final until official announcements from the relevant Iranian institutions are made.
In parallel with these developments, media reports mention significant progress on several key issues that have been central to the dispute, including the mechanism for releasing Iran's frozen assets, arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, and setting a framework for future negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear program.
Reports indicate that Qatari mediation has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the two sides and overcoming previous obstacles to their understanding.
Despite the positive sentiments expressed by Washington, the lack of an official Iranian confirmation places the agreement in a phase of political suspense, pending the completion of final approvals and a joint announcement that could outline a new phase in relations between the two countries and alleviate regional tensions.