Iran and U.S. Play Down Hopes for Imminent Breakthrough in War
Both sides say most issues are settled, but U.S. officials and Iran warn key disputes over uranium and sanctions still block a final agreement.
- The United States and Iran have established a framework for potential peace talks, though officials on Monday played down expectations of an imminent agreement.
- A tenuous ceasefire has held since early April, yet the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed to tanker traffic, blocking a critical chokepoint that previously handled about 20% of global oil flows.
- Oil prices dipped below $100 per barrel on Monday, reflecting market optimism as the proposed framework would grant negotiators 60 days to reach a final deal.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the negotiations as a "work in progress" on Monday, while Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei noted the countries are not currently discussing nuclear issues.
- The U.S. will explore "alternatives" if diplomacy fails, as both nations remain at odds over Iran's nuclear ambitions and the release of frozen oil revenues.
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Seven weeks have passed since Donald Trump announced a truce in Iran’s war to open a window for dialogue and close an agreement with the Tehran regime. This week it was meant to be the one in which, at last, both countries signed at least a minimal agreement to prolong the ceasefire, reopen the decisive Strait of Ormuz and start a longer negotiating process on essential issues, such as the Iranian nuclear program. The passage of days, however, i…
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U.S. and Iran suggest peace progress, but deal not imminent
Iranian and U.S. officials agree progress to end the war has been made, but how much remains uncertain. President Trump suggested this weekend that a deal was close, before saying that the U.S. is in no rush to reach an agreement. Negotiations resumed in Doha with a visit by senior Iranian officials. Iran acknowledged progress, but said any agreement was not imminent. Nick Schifrin reports.
Progress in talks but deal with US ‘not imminent’ says Iran
Oil prices are down and stocks are up, buoyed by hopes of a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But Iran says it should not be described as ‘imminent’, and President Trump insists he won’t sign any deal that leaves Iran with a path to a nuclear weapon. Trump also wants any agreement to include Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Arab states normalising their ties with Israel.
Warning of US Unreliability and Israeli 'Sabotage,' Iran Refutes Trump Claim of Peace Deal
"We have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion," said an Iranian spokesperson. "But to say that this means the signing of an agreement is imminent—no one can make such a claim.”
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