Iranian news agencies released images purporting to show the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Islamabad, while reports indicate a planned Friday signing ceremony may be canceled. The release of images contradicts earlier statements that the signing had not yet occurred. The status and authenticity of the signing are unconfirmed; analysts note the inconsistency with prior denials of progress by Iranian officials.
Iranian state-affiliated news agencies on Thursday morning released images they caption as the 'moment of signing the memorandum of understanding in Islamabad,' according to the source covering Iranian news. The same channel also reports that the planned Friday signing ceremony may be canceled.
The development contradicts earlier claims and denials in the U.S.-Iran MOU saga. Over the past week, conflicting signals emerged: an unverified Arab report claimed Iran canceled the Friday signing over Israeli strikes in Lebanon (June 17); journalist Amit Segal (N12) reported that the deal text would be published only after the ceremony (June 17); earlier, images purportedly from a signing were published but their timing was disputed (June 11). Iran's Foreign Ministry had previously linked the MOU to an end to hostilities, while Hezbollah officials suggested a delay to assess Israeli ceasefire compliance.
The release of images from Islamabad — rather than Geneva, which was initially floated — adds a new layer to a fluid story. The authenticity of the images and the actual signing status remain unconfirmed, and no official statement from Iran or the U.S. has been released.
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