U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom
A potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is being discussed, but significant disagreements remain. President Trump has indicated that the U.S. will not rush into an agreement, emphasizing the need for a proper deal. Iranian officials have expressed concerns over key issues that could jeopardize the negotiations, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪President Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran have largely negotiated a memorandum of understanding.
- ▪Iranian news agencies reported that disputes over key issues are jeopardizing the potential deal.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of giving diplomacy a chance before exploring alternatives.
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U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom May 25, 20266:16 AM ET By Jane Arraf Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026. AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP via Getty Images President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signaled there are still disagreements on key issues. Trump, after saying Saturday that the U.S. and Iran had "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, said Sunday in a series of posts in social media that the U.S. would not rush into any agreement.
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