✓ verbatim from the press
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (11) canceled planned attacks against Iran for that same night and announced reaching a "great deal" to end the war in the Middle East. Iran, however, denied any official understanding with Washington, calling Trump's statements "speculative". ✓
Press quotes (2)
"O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, disse nesta quinta-feira (11) que "cancelou os ataques e bombardeios previstos contra o Irã para esta noite"
"a agência estatal iraniana Fars desfez qualquer ambiguidade. "Nenhum texto para o memorando de entendimento inicial com os Estados Unidos foi aprovado"
Trump claimed negotiations had reached "the highest level of Iranian leadership" and that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had personally approved the document. According to the American president, the agreement would include 12 countries — United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Egypt — and ensure Iran "will never have a nuclear weapon." The signing of the memorandum of understanding would occur "maybe in Europe" over the weekend, with Vice President JD Vance participating. ✓
Press quotes (2)
"Trump listou em sua postagem as nações que estariam envolvidas no possível acordo: Estados Unidos, Israel, Arábia Saudita, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Catar, Turquia, Paquistão, Bahrein, Kuwait, Jordânia e Egito"
"Segundo o republicano, Teerã teria concordado em nunca desenvolver uma arma nuclear"
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei contradicted the American version hours later. According to Iranian state TV, he said information about a final understanding was "speculative" and "nothing was finalized." Fars agency, citing a source close to Iranian negotiators, was more direct: "No text for an initial memorandum of understanding with the United States has been approved." ✓
Press quotes (2)
"a emissora estatal iraniana Irna, citando o porta-voz do Ministério das Relações Exteriores do Irã , Esmail Baghaei, disse que essas afirmações eram "especulativas"
"O Irã não concordou com nenhum documento de acordo nem memorando de entendimento com os EUA", afirmou a agência, citando uma fonte próxima ao regime iraniano"
Trump's oscillation between threats and diplomacy marked the entire week. On Wednesday (10), he had accused Iran of "making fools of us" and promised to "attack very hard" on Thursday night, specifically targeting Kharg Island — Iran's main oil export terminal. Hours before backing down, he had threatened to take control of Iran's oil sector. The current conflict escalated after a US military helicopter crashed in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (9), which Trump blamed on Iran. ✓
Press quotes (2)
"Nós estávamos muito perto de chegar a um acordo com o Irã, até percebermos que eles continuavam nos enrolando, estavam nos fazendo de bobos", reclamou o presidente dos Estados Unidos"
"A nova rodada de hostilidades teve início na terça-feira (9), quando um helicóptero militar americano caiu durante um sobrevoo na região do Estreito de Ormuz"
Trump canceled planned attacks against Iran for Thursday night
Iran denied having approved any agreement with the United States
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
Trump threatened to take Kharg Island before canceling attacks
An Iranian hardline parliamentarian warned about possible Trump "deception"
Conflicting versions (1)
Status of negotiations and Iranian approval
-
What exactly is the content of the supposed agreement Trump says was approved?
Why it's still unknown: Trump did not detail specific terms beyond the nuclear issue, and Iran denies approving any text
-
Did Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei really approve the terms, as Trump claims?
Why it's still unknown: Only Trump made this claim; Iranian sources deny any official approval
-
What are the "excessive demands" from Washington mentioned by the Iranian spokesman?
Why it's still unknown: Iran did not specify which American demands it considers unacceptable
-
What exact role would the other 10 countries mentioned by Trump have in the agreement?
Why it's still unknown: Trump listed the countries but did not explain their specific functions in the understanding