U.S. and Iran signal peace progress — but remain at odds over uranium enrichment, Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran have indicated progress in peace talks, yet significant disagreements remain over uranium enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that any agreement would be unfeasible if Iran attempts to control shipping in the region. Iran is currently reviewing the latest U.S. proposal, which has reportedly brought the two sides closer to a potential peace deal.
- ▪The U.S. and Iran are in talks to end the ongoing conflict.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that an agreement is possible but warned against Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran is reviewing a new proposal from the U.S. that aims to narrow the gaps between both sides.
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The U.S. and Iran have signaled progress in talks to end the war, but the combatants remain at loggerheads over Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile and tolls on the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said there were "good signs" that an agreement to end the conflict is in sight, but warned any such deal would be "unfeasible" if Iran pursues measures to permanently control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz."No one in the world is in favor of a tolling system. It can't happen [and] it would be unacceptable," Rubio told reporters in Miami, Florida."If we can't get a good deal, the president's been clear he has other options," Rubio said, without elaborating.It comes shortly after Iran said the latest proposal from the U.S.
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