Iranian state media confirmed Sunday that Tehran has not reached a final decision on the proposed peace deal to end hostilities with the United States. This report contradicts earlier optimism from American and Pakistani officials suggesting an agreement was imminent.
President Donald Trump stated Saturday the deal was scheduled for signing within 24 hours, which would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global traffic. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed this timeline, indicating his nation was preparing for an electronic signing followed by technical talks.
Despite these projections, negotiations continue in Tehran as a Qatari delegation arrived Sunday to assess diplomatic developments. The Tasnim news agency indicated the visit aims to examine the latest status of the peace process.
Any agreement requires Tehran to fully reopen the critical oil transit chokepoint and permanently cease its nuclear weapons program. President Trump described the potential deal as a definitive barrier against nuclear proliferation while warning that alternatives remain available if diplomacy fails.