Talks between Washington and Tehran are progressing, but major disagreements remain.
US Vice-President JD Vance says the United States and Iran are “very close” to reaching a new agreement aimed at extending the current ceasefire and restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Vance said both sides were still working through “a couple of language points”, including disagreements over uranium enrichment.
“We’re not there yet, but we’re very close,” Vance said.
US and Iran Still Divided Over Nuclear Enrichment
The proposed agreement would reportedly extend the ceasefire for 60 days while both countries negotiate the future of Iran’s nuclear activities.
The United States has repeatedly demanded that Iran stop producing highly enriched uranium and reduce its existing stockpile, which could potentially be used to develop nuclear weapons.
Vance said US officials believe Iran is negotiating “in good faith”, although no final agreement has been approved yet.
Reports of Draft Agreement Remain Unconfirmed
Earlier reports suggested US and Iranian negotiators had agreed on a framework deal. However, Iranian state-linked media later denied that any agreement had been finalised.
According to reports, the proposed deal could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted shipping traffic.
The White House has dismissed reports of a leaked draft agreement as “complete fabrication”.
Ceasefire Remains Fragile Amid Ongoing Tensions
The latest negotiations come after months of conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, which disrupted global oil trade and increased tensions across the Middle East.
Despite the ceasefire that began in April, both Washington and Tehran have accused each other of violations in recent days.
US President Donald Trump has warned that military action remains an option if talks collapse.
The US and Iran now face mounting pressure to secure a lasting agreement before tensions escalate again.
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