U.S., Iran cite progress in war-ending talks
Recent talks between the U.S., Iran, and Pakistan have shown progress in efforts to end a prolonged conflict. Iran's foreign ministry indicated that a memorandum of understanding is being finalized, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned potential announcements in the coming days. Despite the positive developments, significant issues remain unresolved, particularly regarding U.S. sanctions and military actions.
- ▪Iran, the United States, and Pakistan reported progress in negotiations aimed at ending nearly three months of war.
- ▪The talks focused on a 14-point document proposed by Iran, which serves as the main framework for discussions.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that there may be announcements regarding the situation in the coming days.
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Open this photo in gallery:Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 22.Majid-Asgaripour/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIran, the United States and mediator Pakistan all said on Saturday that progress had been made in talks on ending almost three months of war.Tehran is focused on finalizing a memorandum of understanding, Iran’s foreign ministry said after Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief.Munir also met President Masoud Pezeshkian before leaving Tehran, Iranian state media reported.
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