US and Iran Signal Progress in Talks but No Deal Imminent

by | May 25, 2026 | News

Iran and the United States expressed cautious optimism Sunday over negotiations to end their three-month-old conflict, while both sides tempered expectations of an imminent agreement. Iran’s foreign ministry said understandings had been reached on many issues but that no signing was near, accusing Washington of shifting positions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a memorandum of understanding could materialize quickly but that the US would not rush into a bad deal. Key elements under discussion include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the US naval blockade, disposing of Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile, and sanctions relief, with a proposed 60-day window for finalizing a comprehensive agreement.

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