Iran says Islamabad memorandum won’t be signed on Sunday

Iran has clarified that the proposed Islamabad Memorandum between Tehran and Washington will not be

Iran has clarified that the proposed Islamabad Memorandum between Tehran and Washington will not be signed on Sunday, despite growing expectations that a formal agreement was imminent.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said discussions are continuing and the possibility of signing the document in the coming days still exists. However, he stressed that no exact date can be confirmed at this stage because some issues remain under discussion.

The statement comes as diplomatic efforts to transform the April 8 ceasefire into a permanent agreement enter what officials describe as the final phase.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations have made significant progress over the past two months. He described the proposed memorandum as the result of intensive talks facilitated by Pakistan following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

According to Iranian officials, the draft agreement contains 14 key points. The document is designed to establish a framework for lasting peace, prevent further military escalation and create conditions for future negotiations on broader issues.

Araghchi said the text has been reviewed several times by Iran’s top security and political institutions. He added that final adjustments may still be made before the agreement is officially concluded.

The foreign minister said one of the main objectives of the memorandum is to formally end hostilities and ensure that all sides commit to avoiding future wars, threats or military action. He also said the agreement includes provisions related to mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iranian officials believe the memorandum could mark a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of conflict and regional tensions. They say it could open a new chapter in relations between Tehran and Washington and help improve stability across the Middle East.

Once the memorandum is signed, both countries are expected to begin a new round of negotiations. Those talks would focus on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, economic cooperation and other long-standing disputes.

Araghchi said the proposed agreement would initially be followed by a 60-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement. Additional talks could be held if both sides agree that more time is needed.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently said the United States and Iran had agreed on the basic framework of a peace deal and appeared close to finalizing an initial agreement.

Despite the diplomatic momentum, tensions remain visible in the region. Recent security incidents near the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted the fragile nature of the situation and the importance of maintaining dialogue.

Iranian officials insist that diplomacy remains their preferred path. However, they have also emphasized that any final agreement must protect Iran’s national interests and security concerns.