Iran Plays Down Speculation on 'Imminent' US Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized Tehran's dedication to a diplomatic resolution in nuclear negotiations with the United States, dismissing media reports suggesting an imminent deal.
Araqchi on Thursday reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, denouncing media disinformation that aims to sabotage ongoing nuclear talks with the United States.
In a post on his X account, Araqchi addressed speculation about a possible breakthrough in negotiations.
“Media is speculating about an imminent Iran-US deal. Not sure if we are there yet. Iran is sincere about a diplomatic solution that will serve the interests of all sides. But getting there requires an agreement that will fully terminate all sanctions and uphold Iran's nuclear rights—including enrichment,” he wrote.
Responding to a report by FOX News, Araqchi stressed that real progress could only be achieved through negotiations, not through media-driven narratives.
The FOX News report cited a new intelligence assessment claiming Iran is continuing an active nuclear weapons program that could support the deployment of long-range missiles.
However, the outlet also acknowledged the assessment contradicts testimony from US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee in March that the US intelligence community “continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon.”
Araqchi also condemned disinformation aimed at derailing diplomacy, criticizing Israel for using Iran as a tool to discredit American critics, calling such tactics “low,” even by Israel’s standards.
“Path to a deal goes through the negotiating table and not the media,” Araqchi said. “As for the latest fake news against Iran-US diplomacy: using Iran to attack American critics is low, even for Israel,” he added.
He warned that such tactics undermine genuine efforts to ease tensions through dialogue.
The United States and Iran have held five rounds of nuclear talks since April 12 and are expected to reconvene for further negotiations aimed at reaching a new agreement.
The two countries remain divided over the issue of uranium enrichment levels.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had personally warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to disrupt the ongoing talks.
