
Iran and U.S. play down hopes for imminent peace deal
Iran and the United States have downplayed expectations for an immediate peace deal amid ongoing negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for careful diplomacy, while Iran's foreign ministry stated that discussions are focused on ending the war rather than nuclear issues. Both sides acknowledge sticking points remain, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions and sanctions.
- ▪U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that negotiations with Iran are a work in progress.
- ▪Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson mentioned that an agreement is not imminent despite a framework being reached.
- ▪Oil prices fell 5% as optimism grew about a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 9 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 4 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump Reveals Bigger Peace Play Behind Iran Deal Talks — RedState
- ▪ Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Deal with US not imminent, Iran says — Reddit
- ▪ Iran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Iran’s top negotiators travel to Qatar amid intensified efforts to secure deal — International homepage
- ▪ Iran says no deal ‘imminent’ despite progress in talks with U.S. — NBC News — World
- ▪ European stock markets open higher as hopes for imminent Iran peace deal rise — Investing.com — News
- ▪ European stocks expected to open higher as U.S.-Iran talks continue — CNBC — Top
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Open this photo in gallery:A man rides his motorbike past a banner depicting Iran's national football team in the upcoming 2026 World Cup, in Tehran on Monday.ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIran and the United States played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war on Monday, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying there will either be a good agreement or Washington would deal with the country in “another way.”Rubio told reporters in New Delhi that the U.S.
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