Washington: As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 107th day on Sunday, June 14, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that a peace agreement between Tehran and Washington would be signed later in the day.
Speaking to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, Baghaei said the timing of any potential agreement remained uncertain and that no signing would take place on Sunday.
“We must wait for the exact timing of the agreement’s signing. It will not happen on Sunday, but it could take place in the coming days,” he said, urging caution over developments in the negotiations.
Baghaei also dismissed reports that Iranian representatives were preparing to travel to Geneva or any other location for a signing ceremony, saying no such visits had been scheduled over the next two days.
Separately, a source cited by Fars News Agency denied reports that a final agreement had already been reached. The source said Iran’s review and decision-making process was still underway, making claims of a Sunday signing in Geneva unfounded.
The remarks came after Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran was due to be signed on June 14.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, June 13, Trump said the proposed agreement represented a sharp departure from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), negotiated during the administration of former US President Barack Obama.
Trump argued that the earlier accord enabled Iran’s nuclear programme to advance, while describing the new agreement as a barrier to any future acquisition of nuclear weapons. He claimed Iran no longer seeks a nuclear weapon and would be unable to obtain one through purchase, development or any other means.
The US president also stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be “open to all” immediately after the agreement is signed. The waterway is one of the world’s most important shipping routes and a key passage for global energy supplies.
Trump said the deal would not involve any financial transfers to Iran, contrasting it with funds released to Tehran under the Obama-era nuclear agreement.
He further claimed that nuclear material located deep underground in Iran would eventually be recovered and destroyed, while expressing optimism about improved relations between Washington and Tehran.
The latest statements underscore the uncertainty surrounding efforts to secure a diplomatic agreement between Tehran and Washington after months of conflict.
Lapid attacks proposed deal
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticised the emerging US-Iran agreement, arguing that it falls short of Israel’s objectives in the conflict and would allow Tehran to retain key military capabilities.
In a post on X, Lapid described the proposed agreement as a “total failure”, saying it would leave Iran’s leadership in place while preserving its missile programme and ability to rebuild its nuclear activities. He also accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to translate military gains into long-term strategic achievements.
Sirens sound in Jordan
Sirens sounded across parts of Jordan early on Sunday, according to the kingdom’s state television. No further details were immediately provided on the cause of the alerts or any potential threats.
Smotrich calls for demolition of buildings in Beirut suburbs
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after two drones were launched towards northern Israeli settlements.
In a post on X, Smotrich said Israel must deliver on its promise to restore security to residents of the north, warning that Hezbollah should not be allowed to take advantage of the current regional situation.
Lebanon remains under pressure
Israeli forces continued carrying out strikes in southern Lebanon, with explosions reported in several areas despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions.
Iranian President calls for unity
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the recent conflict had reinforced national unity, arguing that Iranians had rallied together despite political and ideological differences when the country faced external threats.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian described the 12-day conflict as an “imposed war” and said it had demonstrated the resilience of the Iranian people. “Whenever our dear Iran is at stake, we are one nation, one clenched fist, and one beating heart,” he wrote.
