A Hezbollah official told Reuters that Iran delayed finalizing the deal until Friday in order to follow up on Israel's compliance with the ceasefire. The report is attributed to a single source at this stage.
A Hezbollah official told Reuters that Iran has pushed the signing of the agreement from Monday to Friday, citing a desire to monitor Israel's compliance with the ceasefire before proceeding. The claim, reported by a single source, adds a new layer of uncertainty to a deal that has already seen conflicting timelines and denials from Iranian officials.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, a New York Times article indicated that Iran had intentionally delayed completion of the agreement until after midnight to avoid signing on U.S. President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The current report suggests further delay, now attributed to verification of Israeli ceasefire commitments. It remains unclear whether the Friday date represents a firm target or a negotiating posture.
This development follows a weekend of conflicting statements: the IRGC denied reports that a Geneva signing was set for Sunday, and Iran's state news agency IRNA stated that no final text exists until Tehran approves. The state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah itself has been contested, with both sides reporting violations.
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