WANA (Jun 09) – As U.S. President Donald Trump once again claimed that Washington is on the verge of reaching an agreement with Iran, regional sources have expressed skepticism, arguing that current geopolitical complexities make a breakthrough in the coming days unlikely.

 

Speaking to reporters on Monday evening while returning from New York to Washington, Trump said the United States and Iran were close to securing a “very good, strong, and powerful agreement.” He insisted that no major disagreements remained between the two sides and suggested that a final deal could be concluded in a very short period of time.

 

Promoting diplomacy over military action, Trump described a potential agreement as more effective than military strikes against Iran. He warned that any attack could result in significant loss of life, disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for months, and ultimately eliminate the opportunity for a negotiated settlement.

 

The U.S. president also argued that economic pressure and maritime restrictions had proven more effective than military action in influencing Iran’s behavior.

 

Trump’s latest remarks come despite a recent CNN analysis reporting that since March, he has publicly stated at least 38 times that an agreement with Iran was imminent or that Tehran was eager to reach one. None of those predictions, however, have yet resulted in a finalized deal.

 

Meanwhile, Pakistani government sources told Anadolu Agency that reaching a U.S.-Iran agreement within the next few days appears unlikely. According to the sources, the increasingly complicated regional environment—particularly ongoing tensions and repeated violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon—has reduced the prospects for a swift diplomatic breakthrough.

 

At the same time, reports suggest that Islamabad continues to pursue mediation efforts. A Pakistani source told Al Arabiya that officials remain in contact with all relevant parties and are working to facilitate an understanding between Tehran and Washington during the current week.

 

The contrasting assessments underscore the uncertainty surrounding the future of U.S.-Iran negotiations. While diplomatic contacts continue, developments across the region remain a significant factor that could either accelerate or derail progress toward a potential agreement.