US and Iran Disagree on Timing of Peace Deal as Mediation Continues
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The United States and Iran appear on the verge of signing a memorandum of understanding to end their monthslong conflict, but the two sides disagree on when the deal will be finalized. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif both said Sunday that the agreement could be signed on June 14. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, however, stated that the signing will not happen that day, though it could occur in the coming days. The proposed deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that Iran has effectively controlled since the war began. Iran's nuclear program and its stockpile of enriched uranium remain central sticking points in the negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel has continued airstrikes in Lebanon against the Iran-backed group Hezbollah as diplomacy advances. Pakistan is serving as the key mediator between Washington and Tehran.
What’s verified
President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that a peace deal with Iran could be signed on Sunday, June 14.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the signing will not occur on Sunday but could happen in the coming days.
The proposed memorandum of understanding includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
Iran's nuclear program and its stockpile of enriched uranium remain a central issue in negotiations.
Israel continued airstrikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah during the ongoing diplomacy.
A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has been in place since mid-April but has been fragile.
Where accounts differ
U.S. officials, including President Trump, and Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif said the deal would be signed on Sunday, June 14. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said it will not happen that day, though it could be signed in the following days. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also denied plans for a Sunday signing.
President Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz would be open to all nations without tolls after the deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would maintain control over the waterway and charge a service fee for passage.
Not yet confirmed
Specific details of the memorandum, including a reported 30-day timeline for restoring prewar shipping and lifting the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, come from a single report.
Oil price movements, including crude falling below $90 a barrel, are reported by one source.
A claim that President Trump agreed to release $24 billion of Iran's frozen assets was denied by Trump, according to one source.
Iran's reported intention to charge service fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz comes from one official statement.
The status of a reported Qatari delegation in Tehran and the exact scope of Israel's strikes in Lebanon are based on single reports.
Funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei scheduled for July have been reported by one source.
Key figures
President Donald Trump; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi; Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei; Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei; Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; Sen. Lindsey Graham; French President Emmanuel Macron; former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (deceased); Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Sources: NBC News, NPR, dw.com, csmonitor.com
