Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
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Notable Quotes
"I will only sign a deal where we get everything we want."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Our plan has been to first draft a memorandum of understanding, or an agreement, in the form of a framework, consisting of 14 points."
— Esmaeil Baqaei , Politician
"Iran must not be allowed a nuclear weapon."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Either we reach a good deal or I'll blow them to a thousand hells."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon."
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
Key People
Bibi Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
Esmaeil Baqaei is a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the President of Turkey.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Syed Asim Munir is the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan.
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Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
President Trump stated that U.S. and Iranian negotiators are nearing a final agreement to end the conflict, with discussions including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iranian assets.
Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan arrived in Tehran to mediate a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending the war and initiating broader negotiations.
President Trump indicated that the US and Iran are nearing finalization of an agreement, with the latest proposal including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing some Iranian assets. He emphasized that the final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran had largely been reached, after calls with Gulf allies and Israel, potentially paving the way for an end to the war launched by the US and Israel in February.
President Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran, including opening the Strait of Hormuz, has been 'largely negotiated.' Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed and will be announced shortly.
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