Tehran Says No Final Decision as Trump Raises Expectations for a Major Agreement

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that a deal to end the Middle East war could be signed within days, announcing he had canceled threatened strikes on Iran because talks had been “brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved.”

“Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly,” Trump posted, adding that the finer points had been approved by the United States, its Gulf allies, and Israel.

However, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran “had not reached a final conclusion on the agreement.” He acknowledged that “most of the text was finalized, but the problem began when the US side made new demands and changed its positions.”

Iranian state media noted that Trump had previously announced a deal was imminent 38 times over the past two months, urging caution. “Until Iran announces the matter of a potential understanding, any news from Trump on this subject should be regarded the same as his previous messaging,” Tasnim news agency reported.

Trump later told reporters he understood “the answer is yes” when asked if Iran’s supreme leader had approved the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Trump had vowed any memorandum would include the removal of Tehran’s enriched nuclear material and dismantling of missile infrastructure.

Despite the optimism, civilians in Tehran remained skeptical. “I am absolutely not optimistic about the agreement being finalized, because the gap between the two countries is too wide,” said Majid, a 35‑year‑old pharmacist.

Meanwhile, Iran’s new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz said the waterway “will be closed until further notice,” keeping global energy markets on edge.

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