The Administration of Donald Trump assures that the United States and Iran are about to sign an agreement that would put an end to the conflict that began at the end of February and would allow the reopening of the , as published by the digital newspaper Axios and which has been echoed The Country.
However, the Iranian authorities officially stated that this agreement will be signed this Sunday, which maintains uncertainty about one of the most important diplomatic events in recent months.
According to what the American media has published, representatives from Washington and Tehran will participate in a virtual meeting with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan to sign electronically a memorandum of understanding aimed at extending the current ceasefire for another 60 days and opening a new phase of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.
The information, cited by American sources and the mediating countries, indicates that the telematics signature responds to logistical reasons and would be the result of almost three months of indirect conversations between both parties.
The goal: reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The main immediate consequence of the agreement would be the reopening of the Strait of Hormuzone of the most sensitive points of global energy trade.
Before the conflict, approximately one fifth of the oil traded on the planet transited through this sea route. Restrictions imposed during the war caused tensions in international energy markets and fueled volatility in crude oil prices.
Trump assured this Saturday on his social network Truth Social that the agreement will be signed this Sunday and that “immediately after” the strait will be open again for international maritime traffic.
The reopening would be an important relief for the markets, especially for Europe and Asia, highly dependent on oil from the Persian Gulf.
Tehran does not confirm the US version
Despite the optimism shown by Washington, Iran maintains a position. The Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed the signing.
In fact, just a few hours before the information emerged, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that No delegation from the country was planning to travel to Geneva in the coming days, contradicting versions spread from Pakistan about a possible face-to-face meeting.
This lack of official confirmation has led numerous analysts to ask for caution until there is joint communication from the parties involved.
Months of international mediation
According to information disseminated by American media, the possible agreement has been negotiated with the participation of several regional and international actors.
Among the countries that would have carried out mediation tasks are Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye. All of them have maintained permanent contacts with Washington and Tehran in recent months to try to avoid an even greater regional escalation.
Trump prepares an intense diplomatic agenda
The possible signing also comes on the eve of Trump’s participation in the next G7 summit in France.
The US president plans to meet with several Middle East leaders to address the regional situation after the agreement. Among the expected attendees are representatives of Qatar, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
According to American sources, the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was also invited, although he will not ultimately attend due to scheduling reasons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not expected to attend.
The nuclear program remains the great challenge
Although the possible memorandum would serve to consolidate the ceasefire, the most complex negotiations would still be ahead.
Trump further stated that, once the situation stabilizes, the United States will address the uranium issue highly enriched that, according to Washington, remains stored in Iranian underground facilities.
The nuclear program continues to be the main point of friction between both countries and one of the most delicate issues for international security.
For the moment, the signing announced by the United States is still pending official confirmation from Tehran. Until that happens, the agreement remains a relevant possibility, but not yet a consummated reality.
