Iran says no written us nuclear deal offer received
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Tehran has not received any written communication from the United States regarding ongoing nuclear negotiations. Speaking at a book fair in Tehran, Araqchi emphasized Iran's "principled position" on nuclear enrichment, asserting that it is a right of the Iranian people that the government will not abandon it.
His remarks coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of progress in securing a nuclear deal with Iran, claiming that serious negotiations were underway for long-term peace and suggesting that Tehran had "sort of" agreed to the terms. However, an Iranian source indicated that significant gaps remain in the discussions. Following these developments, oil prices fell by approximately $2 amid expectations of a potential U.S.-Iran nuclear deal that could ease sanctions.
On the same day, Iranian and European diplomats met in Istanbul to discuss the 2015 nuclear deal, which has been largely inactive. The talks involved senior diplomats from Iran and the E3 countries—Britain, France, and Germany—prior to an anticipated fifth round of U.S.-Iranian negotiations. Under a U.N. resolution related to the 2015 pact, the E3 could reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran if no agreement is reached, a process referred to as the "snapback mechanism." Reports suggest that the E3 may trigger this mechanism by August if substantial progress is not made, with a deadline set for October 18.
Despite deteriorating relations over the past year, the E3 and Iran agreed to continue diplomatic discussions if necessary. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, expressed a commitment to maintaining diplomacy with the European powers. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with national security advisers from the E3 to discuss issues related to Ukraine and Iran, highlighting the ongoing coordination between the U.S. and its European allies regarding Iran's nuclear program.
