Iran signals convergence of views with U.S., says gaps remain
Iran is finalizing a 14-point framework for a potential deal with the United States, indicating some alignment in views while acknowledging significant gaps remain. The framework aims to address the ongoing conflict and includes discussions on the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief. However, details regarding Iran's nuclear program will be addressed separately at a later stage.
- ▪Iran is working on a 14-point framework for a deal with the U.S.
- ▪The framework focuses on ending the war and includes discussions on the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Iran's nuclear program will be discussed separately from the current framework.
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Iran said on Saturday (May 23, 2026) it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal with the United States, signalling some convergence in positions while cautioning that major gaps remain."Our intention was first to draft a memorandum of understanding, a kind of framework agreement composed of 14 clauses," Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on state television.Iran-Israel war LIVEHe pointed to what he described as "a trend towards rapprochement" with Washington, but added that "it does not necessarily mean that we and the United States will reach an agreement on the important issues".Mr.
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