Iran Deal Very Close? US 80-85% Confident, But Tehran Still Has Conditions

Published 13 June 2026 · world

Iran Deal Very Close? US 80-85% Confident, But Tehran Still Has Conditions Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 10:43 IST The proposed Iran-US agreement

Iran Deal Very Close? US 80-85% Confident, But Tehran Still Has Conditions Published By, Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 10:43 IST The proposed Iran-US agreement comes amid ongoing discussions over Iran’s nuclear programme, frozen assets and the future of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump had said the Iran operation would be over “quickly”. Instead, the conflict has entered its fourth month. (AI generated image) The uncertainty surrounding a possible US-Iran peace agreement continues, with a senior American official saying confidence in reaching a deal has risen from 75 per cent to between 80 and 85 per cent. Speaking to The New York Times, the official said a framework agreement could be signed within “the next few days". However, he stressed that negotiations were far from complete and that several major issues remained unresolved. According to the official, neither a signing date nor a venue has been finalised. He also noted that decision-making within Iran remained “very complicated". The proposed agreement comes amid ongoing discussions over Iran’s nuclear programme, frozen assets and the future of the Strait of Hormuz. What the US say the deal will achieve? The White House official described the proposed agreement as a way of meeting the main objectives set by President Donald Trump. “What the deal does is actually quite simple. It accomplishes the core objectives that the President of the United States set out for this mission," the official said.

According to him, the agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the blockade currently affecting maritime traffic in the region. The deal would also lead to the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme and result in the United States obtaining Iran’s enriched nuclear material. “We provided the agreement that this material would be destroyed on site and then taken out of the country," the official added. No upfront financial benefits for Tehran The US official also rejected reports suggesting Iran would receive billions of dollars immediately after signing a memorandum of understanding. He dismissed claims that Tehran could receive amounts ranging from $1 billion to $12 billion upon signing the agreement. “I’ve seen people say that they get $12 billion or $1 billion or $6 billion upon the signing of the MoU. That’s all not true," the official said. Instead, he explained that Iran would receive economic benefits only after fulfilling specific commitments under the agreement. According to the official, rewards would be linked to actions such as handing over enriched nuclear material, dismantling nuclear facilities and committing to regional peace and stability. Iran says negotiations will continue Despite Washington’s optimism, Iranian officials have offered a more cautious assessment of the negotiations. Reports citing the Iranian side suggest that the proposed agreement would initially create only a 60-day ceasefire. That period would then be followed by a second round of negotiations focusing on Iran’s nuclear programme and frozen assets.