US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear deal with Iran will be signed today, June 14, but Tehran has expressed doubts about the timeline. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
The Trump administration stated that negotiations with Iran are in the final stage and the signing ceremony will take place today. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif did not confirm this timeline, saying that negotiations are still ongoing.
The agreement includes limiting Iran's nuclear program and lifting US sanctions. Trump said the deal will contribute to stability in the Middle East. The Iranian side reported that the full text of the agreement is not yet ready.
Earlier, three Indian seafarers were killed in a US strike on a tanker off the coast of Oman, sparking criticism from the Indian public and opposition parties. The Indian embassy in Muscat reported the death of an Indian national from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman. The embassy said necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India.
India has more than 300,000 seafarers working across global shipping fleets, with more than 18,000 employed in the Middle East, according to an official in the country's shipping ministry.
Trump's announcement about the Iran deal drew international attention. The European Union expressed hope for a successful conclusion of the negotiations. Russia and China also voiced support for the agreement.
Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the timing of the signing is still uncertain. He stated that there are disagreements on key issues in the final stage of negotiations.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence that the deal will be signed today. He noted that much work has been done to reach an agreement that allows full verification of Iran's nuclear program.
Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said technical issues of the agreement are still being finalized. He stated that Iran is ready to maintain the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities.
The outcome of the negotiations could affect regional security in the Middle East. Experts predict that if the deal is signed, sanctions against Iran will be gradually lifted.
In connection with the death of Indian seafarers, India's Ministry of External Affairs lodged a formal protest with the US. Opposition parties accused the government of failing to ensure the safety of seafarers.
The name of the deceased Indian national on the MT Celestial has not been released. The embassy expressed condolences to the family and promised to provide necessary assistance.
These events highlight the complexity of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The outcome of the Iran-US negotiations could impact stability in the region.