While American and Pakistani officials report that the signing of a framework agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic is imminent, Tehran has not yet confirmed a specific date for signing the pact. Meanwhile, opposition to the deal continues among a segment of government supporters.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the agreement with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which marks his 80th birthday. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also stated that both sides have reached an understanding on the framework of a peace agreement and that Islamabad stands ready for its electronic signing. However, Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed this timeline. He stated that the agreement will not be signed on Sunday, though it could reach a conclusion in the coming days.
Key Points of the Negotiated Framework
According to a report by Reuters, the main pillars of the negotiated agreement include:
- The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz- The release of a portion of Iran’s frozen assets- The suspension of certain oil sanctions
