US President Donald Trump announced that he had canceled planned airstrikes against Iran on Thursday, saying that a deal had been approved by the highest Iranian authorities
According to him, discussions have reached an advanced point and an understanding has been reached, which would make it possible to avoid further military escalation.
However, Iran quickly denied approving any deal.
Sources close to the Iranian negotiating team stated that there is no text of a memorandum of understanding signed or approved, although there is a possibility of continuing talks.
According to reports, the preliminary memorandum between the two countries provides for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for the free passage of ships, which is vital for oil transport.
Sanctions against Iran would be eased gradually, depending on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ fulfillment of commitments.
The temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and also between Israel and Lebanon, would be extended for 60 days.
During this period, intense negotiations would continue, with a primary focus on Iran’s nuclear program and the fate of the country’s highly enriched uranium.
The document includes an initial plan for dealing with this material, but deeper practical measures would depend on a second, more detailed agreement.
To date, although the text has been approved by higher authorities in Iran, it still lacks final approval from the supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Trump expressed optimism, saying that the agreement is practically finalized and that a signing could occur soon, possibly as early as this weekend.
The situation remains fluid, with different versions on both sides about what was actually agreed, amid tension that involved threats of new attacks and attempts at a diplomatic solution.
Published in 06/12/2026 10h17
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