Iran has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's assertions that a deal between Washington and Tehran is on the verge of being signed, insisting that negotiations remain unresolved and that no final agreement has been reached.
The response came after Trump said a "great settlement" had been achieved with Iran, prompting him to cancel planned US strikes and express confidence that an agreement would soon be finalized.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said the deal was subject only to the completion of final documents and suggested that a signing ceremony could take place in Europe within days.
"We have a deal that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon," Trump said, describing the negotiations as being in their final stages.
However, Iran's Foreign Ministry quickly rejected suggestions that an agreement had already been secured.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said reports of a finalized deal were "speculative" and stressed that "nothing has been finalised."
According to Baghaei, while much of the draft memorandum has already been prepared, significant differences remain between the two sides.
He accused Washington of introducing what he described as "excessive demands" and additional conditions during the negotiations, warning that Iran would not abandon its core positions.
Baghaei reiterated that Tehran would not cross its "red lines," signaling that key disputes remain unresolved despite ongoing diplomatic contacts.
The Iranian response highlights the gap between the optimism projected by the White House and Tehran's more cautious assessment of the talks.
Trump has repeatedly suggested in recent months that an agreement with Iran was close, although previous expectations of a breakthrough have failed to produce a final accord.
The latest exchange comes amid efforts to secure a broader understanding aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, reducing tensions in the Gulf, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and addressing concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's position suggests that negotiations remain active but incomplete, with Tehran unwilling to endorse claims of a breakthrough before outstanding issues are resolved.
The remarks also indicate that, despite growing international expectations of a deal, Iranian officials continue to view the negotiations as a work in progress rather than a concluded agreement.
For now, Tehran's message remains clear: discussions are continuing, but no final deal has been reached and key disagreements with Washington persist.
