According to Aljazeera News, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tuesday that a large portion of issues with the US have been resolved, but cautioned that a deal is not imminent and that there were no guarantees the US would honor the agreement.
The remarks come amid renewed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and the potential lifting of sanctions. While Baghaei acknowledged progress in the indirect talks, he struck a careful tone, reflecting deep-seated Iranian mistrust following Washington’s 2018 withdrawal from the previous nuclear accord.
Speaking to reporters in Tehran, Baghaei emphasized that technical and political hurdles remain. He also pointed to past US withdrawals from international commitments as a reason for caution.
“A large portion of issues with the US have been resolved, but a deal is not imminent, Baghaei said. “There were no guarantees the US would honour the agreement.
His comments followed mixed signals from Washington, where President Donald Trump recently told negotiators not to rush into a deal despite earlier suggesting an agreement was largely negotiated. That shift has fueled Iranian concerns about the durability of any new understanding.
While Baghaei did not specify which issues remain unresolved, regional sources suggest they include the scope of sanctions relief, verification mechanisms, and guarantees against future US pullouts.
Diplomatic efforts continue through intermediaries, but Baghaei’s warning underscores the fragility of the process. “Trust is the missing piece, one analyst following the talks told Al Jazeera.
For now, Tehran says it remains committed to diplomacy but without illusions