The Iranian regime on Thursday signaled the U.S. and Tehran “had not reached a final conclusion” on a deal to end hostilities in the region, despite President Trump’s claim of a breakthrough in negotiations.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said “most of the text of the agreement was finalized, but the problem began when the U.S. side made new demands and changed its positions” in a statement to state news network SNN TV.

Trump initiated and called off threats of fresh strikes on Thursday, citing a new “great settlement of the war with Iran” in afternoon comments to reporters in the Oval Office.

Earlier that morning, the president had warned that the U.S. military would hit Tehran “VERY HARD TONIGHT” and threatened to take Kharg Island, a key export hub for Iran, in a Truth Social post.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who has been leading the country’s negotiation efforts, cautioned against “impulsive decisions” following Trump’s threat.

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