TechFlow News, June 14: According to a report by The New York Times citing anonymous sources, U.S. President Trump stated that an agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately upon the agreement’s entry into force.
However, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei responded that the agreement will not be signed on Sunday, though he did not rule out the possibility of reaching an agreement within the coming days—indicating ongoing disagreement between the two sides over timing.
The report notes that neither side has publicly disclosed the agreement’s specific content, and related negotiations remain subject to change. Based on a previously disclosed memorandum of understanding framework shared by multiple officials, the initial proposal may include Iran resuming navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. lifting certain restrictions on Iranian ports, and extending the previously agreed ceasefire for an additional 60 days. During this period, both sides will continue negotiations on core issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Moreover, the agreement faces some domestic resistance in Iran. Fars News Agency—a media outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—reported that some conservative figures have openly opposed the arrangement. Demonstrators in Mashhad have demanded the resignation of Foreign Minister Araghchi, and several members of parliament have also voiced criticism of the agreement.
Citing two Iranian officials and one regional official, The New York Times reported that the preliminary agreement may also cover ending the current conflict, restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, and launching a 60-day negotiation process on nuclear issues. During this negotiation period, regional tensions—including in Lebanon—are expected to remain under a ceasefire.
The report further states that the signing format may shift from the originally planned in-person ceremony to an electronic signing. The U.S. delegation was initially expected to be led by Vice President Vance, while Iran’s delegation may be headed by Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Qalibaf. The agreement is expected to reaffirm Iran’s commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons; however, critical issues—including uranium enrichment stockpiles and the future trajectory of Iran’s nuclear program—will remain subject to subsequent negotiations.
