Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Iran has stated that a deal with the US is not imminent, citing confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as obstacles. The spokesperson for Iran's negotiating team emphasized that while progress has been made, significant issues remain unresolved. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, continue to express hope for a deal, but the situation remains complex and contentious.
- ▪Iran denies that a deal with the US is imminent, highlighting confusion in US positions and Israeli interference.
- ▪The spokesperson for Iran's negotiating team stated that while progress has been made, many issues are still unresolved.
- ▪US Secretary of State Marco Rubio remains hopeful for a deal, but acknowledges the complexity of the negotiations.
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- ▪ Trump Reveals Bigger Peace Play Behind Iran Deal Talks — RedState
- ▪ Iran says deal with US ‘not imminent’ despite progress — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ 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 and U.S. play down hopes for imminent peace deal — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ 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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People in Tehran on Sunday near a billboard depicting Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople in Tehran on Sunday near a billboard depicting Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Photograph: Majid Asgaripour/ReutersUS-Israel war on IranIran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progressTehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editorMon 25 May 2026 08.47 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 08.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as key factors in why a complete agreement is proving…
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