Iran says the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

Iran said on Saturday that the signing of the Islamabad memorandum, presented as a key step towards a peace agreement with the United States, would not take place on Sunday after all, casting uncertainty on the timetable for the negotiations announced in recent days.

According to Iranian state media, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei indicated that the possibility of signing the document in the coming days remained open, while calling for caution regarding announcements about a specific date.

"We must be cautious in commenting on the schedule because of the other side's hesitations," Baghaei said.

This statement comes after the American president Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had stated that an initial agreement ending the conflict between Washington and Tehran could be signed as early as Sunday.

Pakistan, which is playing a mediating role in the discussions, had indicated that a framework agreement had already been reached and that an electronic signature was planned within 24 hours, before the opening of technical discussions aimed at settling the final details.

Baghaei's remarks, however, seem to indicate that several points still need to be finalized between the parties. Iranian officials maintain that amendments to the text remain possible before any official signing.

The negotiations are taking place against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions following months of clashes involving the United States, Iran, and their respective allies in the Middle East. Despite optimistic statements from Washington and Islamabad, the lack of a firm date for the signing underscores the fragility of the ongoing diplomatic process.

Observers remain attentive to the upcoming exchanges between the American and Iranian delegations, which could determine whether a formal agreement can be reached in the coming days and pave the way for a lasting de-escalation in the region.