Iran's foreign ministry states that no final decision has been made on a truce, despite President Trump's optimistic assertions of an imminent deal. As tensions escalate, what does this mean for the future of the Middle East?

Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian posted on X that Tehran was still "at the negotiating table".

Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, but diplomacy has stalled and the two sides have traded fire despite a ceasefire in place since April 8.

President Trump announced a potential peace deal with Iran, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping this weekend. While Trump claimed a "great settlement" and Iran's…