Iran says a deal with the United States is not imminent, despite “some progress” reported in negotiations. Speaking at Iran’s weekly foreign ministry press briefing, Esmail Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s negotiating team, attributes the slow pace to what he calls contradictory statements from the US and to Israeli interference. Baghaei also dismisses implications about the timing of any agreement, saying the available evidence does not support claims that a deal is close.
He further addresses proposals concerning the strait of Hormuz. Baghaei says future management arrangements for the waterway are a matter for Iran and Oman to negotiate and reach agreement on. He also clarifies terminology used in the discussions, saying the issue is not tolls, but “fees for navigational services.”
Across the reports, Iran’s position centers on disagreement and outside influence affecting negotiations, while the US and related parties are described indirectly through Iran’s references to their statements. The reports do not provide new details of the proposed deal itself or confirm any timeline from the US side.
