A fresh dispute has erupted over the future of U.S.-Iran peace talks after Donald Trump declared that an agreement would be signed on June 14, while Iranian officials rejected claims that a formal deal is imminent. Trump said the accord would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and permanently block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Tehran, however, insists technical discussions are still ongoing and has outlined additional demands involving sanctions relief, blocked funds and regional security arrangements. With Pakistan preparing to host the next phase of talks, uncertainty continues to surround what could be a historic agreement.

The US president has again claimed a deal to end the war is close, but Iran countered that it had not reached a final decision on an agreement.

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…

US president says agreement close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger