"Never been closer": Trump reposts Iran FM Araghchi's optimistic message despite earlier deal dispute

Pakistan's prime minister: Final and agreed text reached; peace deal achieved

🔹Amid intense ongoing Pakistani mediation efforts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated: "We are fully aware of the relentless disinformation campaign by those who want to sabotage the peace deal."

🔹"Setting aside the noise, we can confirm that the final and agreed text of the peace deal has been reached. Pakistan is now working closely with both parties to finalize the next steps. Peace has never been this close."

Grossi: Our priority is full verification of Iran's nuclear capabilities

🔹IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi has claimed: "We will make the verification of the full range of Iran's nuclear capabilities our main priority."

Pakistan FM heads to Geneva to advance Iran-US mediation

🔹An informed source told IRNA that Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, will travel to Geneva tonight to continue the mediation process between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.

🔹Advancing the mediation process and coordinating a potential understanding between the negotiating parties are on the agenda of the Pakistani foreign minister's visit to Geneva.

Qatar and Egypt hold talks on Iran-US negotiations

🔹Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held discussions with Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry regarding the mediation efforts between Iran and the United States.

Iran FM spox. responds to contradictions by US government officials

🔹Ismail Baghaei stated: "It is natural in any diplomatic process and negotiations that each side tries to present its own narrative. However, we have strived to ensure that our narrative is based on reality."

🔹"We have transparently informed the people. From the very beginning of the negotiation process through Pakistani mediation, we have clearly stated our positions and specified which issues we consider fundamental—our red lines."

Iran-US MoU: Too close, too far

Tehran & Washington edge toward a MoU to end the US-Israeli war, but America’s broken promises block the path.

Trump’s threats & reversals—now 39 times claiming a deal is near—reveal deep contradiction. Iran’s Foreign Ministry cites US “contradictory positions” as the main obstacle.

A reported 14-point plan demands lifting the naval blockade, releasing $24bn in frozen assets, and excluding Iran’s missile program & support for resistance from talks.

Though a Geneva signing is rumored, Washington’s bad faith remains. The question: does Trump want a real deal or just paper?

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527262/Iran-US-MoU-Too-close-too-far

Araghchi: We have overcome two heavy wars in one year

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister in a live televised interview on Iran's News Network (IRIB News Channel) stated: "They thought this time they could finish the job, but they were met with the fierce and heroic resistance of our armed forces and our people. We are indebted to the nation and the military."

🔹"There is constant communication between diplomats and commanders. The negotiator relies on the strength of the battlefield. The best time to end a war is when we hold the upper hand. We are truly victorious on the battlefield."

🔹"We stood for 40 days against the world's apparent superpower. An agreement to end the war will consolidate our victory."

🔹Araghchi emphasized that military advances will be solidified through diplomacy, with Tehran approaching negotiations from a position of strength.

Araghchi: Nuclear issue deferred to final agreement

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "The negotiations are two-phased. America's nuclear demands at this stage were completely unacceptable to us."

🔹"In the memorandum of understanding, the end of the war on all fronts—including in Lebanon—will be announced. We will never abandon Lebanon."

🔹"The US commits not to initiate war or resort to threats. Both sides pledge to respect each other's sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs—on a completely equal footing."

🔹"The Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the naval blockade are included. Reconstruction and economic development mechanisms will be agreed in later talks. A mechanism for Iran's frozen assets has been arranged."

Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "This agreement has enemies, and at the top of that list is the Zionist regime, which is seeking pretexts to undermine it."

Araghchi: We did not yield to threats

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "We did not back down in the face of threats. If we were going to yield to threats of attacks on infrastructure, we would have done so much earlier."

🔹"We have sent a clear message to the other side: threats have the opposite effect. And if you are moving toward war, we are fully prepared."

Araghchi: They will commit not to be the initiator of war, no use of threats or force

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "Both sides will respect each other's sovereignty. After 47 years, for the first time, America will respect Iran's sovereignty and not interfere in our internal affairs."

"We are dealing with promise-breakers": Iran's foreign minister warns that past US bad faith requires blocking all loopholes in any new deal

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "The difference this time compared to previous agreements is that we have not yet reached a final deal. This is the first step or first phase. If the agreements of the first phase are not implemented, we will not move to the second step."

🔹"The nature of the other side is to break promises. In implementation, they create a thousand and one problems. We have experience of this. We must expect various obstacles in the other side's execution. We are dealing with entities that do not fulfill their commitments. We must close off their path in this regard."

Araghchi: Administration of the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions

🔹Iran's Foreign Minister stated: "The Strait of Hormuz is undoubtedly under the sovereignty of Iran and Oman. There is no international waterway in the Strait of Hormuz."

🔹"For years, this waterway was open to all ships. Iran and Oman provided security and services—all services were free until now. However, the future administration of the Strait will not be like the past. No one can undermine the sovereignty of Iran and Oman over the Strait."

🔹"We have had very good consultations with Oman and reached excellent results. We will likely soon issue a joint statement and a clear plan with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz."

Ghalibaf to Trump: Commitments must be fulfilled without any excuses

🔹Iran's Parliament Speaker addressed the US president directly: "Commitments that have been made must be honored—without any 'ifs,' 'buts,' or excuses. There is no other way to bring the upcoming agreement to fruition."

🔹"In the end, everyone reaps what they have sown."

Iran's judiciary chief: We absolutely do not trust the Americans

🔹The head of Iran's judiciary Gholam-Hossein Eje'i, speaking on the anniversary of the 12-day war, stated: "In the 12-day Sacred Defense, all components and armed forces of Islamic Iran shone under the orders of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, our martyred Imam Khamenei."

🔹"In the Second Imposed War, it was the sharp sword of Iran's armed forces that, with God's help, succeeded in striking the necks of the enemies and cutting off the hands of the aggressors."

🔹"Let everyone know: we absolutely do not trust the Americans. This distrust stems from historical facts and realities."