- Iran has not yet sent a formal response to the latest U.S. draft proposal, according to a member of the media team in Tehran.
- Tehran continues to review the text, emphasizing the need for concrete, verifiable gains before committing.
- The delay signals caution as negotiators weigh guarantees on sanctions relief and regional security.
Iran has yet to transmit its formal reply to Washington regarding the latest U.S. draft framework, a member of the Iranian negotiating team's media office told Fars news agency. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the response “has not been sent yet,” as officials in Tehran continue to scrutinize the text.
“The team is reviewing the draft carefully, seeking clear and verifiable benefits,” the source said, adding that any agreement must include “tangible and reversible steps.” The cautious approach reflects Tehran’s insistence on concrete guarantees before any broad commitment, drawing on lessons from past U.S. dealings.
The U.S. draft, which was conveyed via intermediaries earlier this month, is understood to propose phased measures including sanctions relief and regional security assurances. However, no formal timeline for a reply has been set, and the window for further exchanges remains open.
“There’s no rush. The priority is a durable deal, not a fast one,” the source said. The negotiations take place against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions, with issues like the Hormuz Strait and ceasefires in Lebanon and Yemen forming part of the broader context.
Markets are closely watching for any breakthrough, as progress could signal a shift in oil risk premiums and sanctions policy. Analysts note that without a clear path forward, uncertainty could persist, affecting energy prices and regional diplomatic alignments.
Efforts to reach the U.S. side for comment were not immediately successful.
Correction: A previous version of this article misstated the source as a member of the negotiating team itself; it is a member of the media team.