Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on June 11 that it is still too early to confirm that Tehran and Washington are close to reaching a deal. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Baghaei emphasized that the indirect negotiations between the two sides in Oman are still in their early stages and have yet to yield concrete results.
Earlier, several international news agencies cited sources from Western officials suggesting that Iran and the U.S. might soon sign an interim agreement regarding Tehran's nuclear program. However, spokesman Baghaei rejected this information, calling it unfounded speculation. He stated: 'It is completely premature and lacks factual basis to assume a deal is near.'
Iran's diplomatic representative also noted that the discussions in Oman have mainly focused on prisoner exchanges and the partial unfreezing of Iran's overseas assets. Baghaei stressed: 'We have not seen any clear indication that the U.S. is ready to change its policy or move toward more comprehensive agreements.'
Meanwhile, analysts suggest that Iran's cautious stance reflects deep distrust toward Washington after years of tensions and sanctions. Still, observers note that the two sides maintaining dialogue in Oman is a positive signal, showing that both Iran and the U.S. seek common ground on specific issues.
