New Delhi, June 12 -- Former diplomat Suresh Goel said that while US President Trump claimed a deal had been reached with Iran, Tehran was yet to agree, highlighting a clear contradiction between the two sides.

Goel noted that despite deep-rooted differences, both nations recognise the need to temporarily ease tensions, with the US focused on domestic priorities and Iran seeking assurances for its regional security.

Speaking to ANI, Goel on Friday said, "Trump has already said that the deal has been reached and would be signed, and JD Vance would actually be there in Europe. But the signing of the agreement, Iran, on the other hand, has clearly indicated that there is no deal till now. They have not agreed to anything so far. So there i...