An additional senior American official told journalist Barak Ravid that the coming two to three weeks will determine whether the current understandings with Iran can be turned into a signed agreement. The remark follows a series of statements from administration figures predicting an imminent deal, yet suggests the timeline may still be fluid.
An additional senior US official has offered a more cautious timeline on the emerging US-Iran agreement, telling Barak Ravid (N12) that 'in the next two to three weeks we will know whether our understandings with Iran can become an agreement.'
This statement contrasts with the more optimistic tones set by President Trump (June 9), Treasury Secretary Bessent (June 13), and several officials who predicted a deal within days. The official did not specify what 'understandings' are currently in place or what conditions could derail a final accord.
As The Zioneer has reported over the past week, Vice President Vance said a deal could be signed next week or take months; a senior official on June 13 stated 'we think we have a deal'; and officials have emphasized ongoing coordination with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The new timeline — two to three weeks — suggests US confidence is tempered by the complexity of finalizing the text and securing Iranian leadership approval.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS VP Vance says Iran MOU to be published by Friday, calls deal 'good for the American people'
- StrongUS-Iran MOU talks accelerate sharply, sources report progress toward signing
- DevelopingAmit Segal: Deal text to be published only after Friday's signing ceremony
- DevelopingFull text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding published
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