Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the exact time of signing a potential understanding with the US is uncertain and that Iran has no plans to travel to Geneva or anywhere else in the next day or two, according to Iranian channels.
The latest statement from Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei rules out imminent travel to Geneva, the venue previously hinted for signing a US-Iran understanding, saying Iran has no plans to go 'in the next day or two.' This directly contradicts earlier signals this week from Iranian and Pakistani officials that a memorandum of understanding was near completion, as The Zioneer reported on June 11-12. Baqaei adds that the 'exact time of signing' remains unclear, leaving the diplomatic thread open-ended. The statement continues a pattern of conflicting messaging from Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said on June 12 he would release details only after finalization, while state news agency IRNA warned the same day that any published text is speculation until Tehran formally approves. Pakistan's role as mediator, flagged in earlier Zioneer bulletins, remains a variable — Baqaei's reference to 'wait and see' suggests no breakthrough has occurred. What remains unconfirmed: whether the delay reflects internal Iranian disagreement, US reluctance, or logistical hurdles; and whether the 'Geneva' option has been shelved entirely for a different venue or modality.
3 developments
- StrongIranian FM spokesman: No negotiations currently taking place with US
- StrongIranian Deputy FM: US signals willingness to return to commitments, but no negotiations held
- StrongIran denies planned US talks in Doha, says delegation meeting Qataris only
- DevelopingIRGC source denies plan for talks with US in Geneva, Doha, or Islamabad
Source and signal
- Open-source intake