Key facts
- Iran's foreign ministry stated no final agreement was reached with the U.S. to end regional hostilities.
- The ministry cited new U.S. demands and changing positions as the cause of the impasse.
- President Trump had previously claimed a 'great settlement' was approved by all parties involved.
- President Trump had also threatened military strikes on Iran before canceling them.
- Pakistan's foreign ministry welcomed the progress achieved through diplomatic agreement.
Iran's foreign ministry indicated on Thursday that the United States and Tehran had not reached a definitive agreement to end regional hostilities, despite President Trump's assertion of a diplomatic breakthrough. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that while most of the agreement's text was finalized, the U.S. side introduced new demands and altered its positions.
Earlier on Thursday, President Trump had initially warned of severe U.S. military action against Tehran and threatened to seize Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub. However, he later canceled these planned strikes, announcing that leaders in Tehran had "approved" discussions. Trump stated that "discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others."
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who has been leading the country's negotiation efforts, advised against "impulsive decisions," warning that wrong strategies could negatively impact energy markets and lead to a prolonged quagmire. Pakistan's foreign ministry, acting as a mediator, welcomed the "progress achieved through sustained diplomatic agreement." Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar discussed the developments with the European Union's High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas, with both reaffirming dialogue as the primary means to resolve conflicts.