Iran, US could be close to breakthrough in talks for draft deal to end war

Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal to end the war in the Middle East. Iran said gaps remain between the parties, and the dispute over its nuclear programme would not be part of the initial talks. But US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism, just as Pakistan’s army chief, a key go-between between the United States and Iran, left Tehran after two days of talks with senior Iranian leaders. “There is ...

By Agence France-Presse

‘Encouraging’ progress made on ending US-Iran war - The Straits Times

‘Encouraging’ progress made on ending US-Iran war  The Straits Times

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, says more work to be done

The United States has seen some progress towards a deal with Iran but more work is required, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, while Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the two sides’ differences were deep and significant. Intensifying diplomacy to end the conflict, Pakistan’s military chief arrived in Tehran on Friday to press […]

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but says 'we're not there yet,' after NATO meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran.

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain major sticking points, despite mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan.

Speculation Iran peace talks have entered sensitive stage as Trump skips son's wedding

Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the “borderline” between renewed attacks and a deal to end the war.

US Secretary of State Rubio sees progress in Iran talks, more work to be done

While some gaps have been narrowed, there are still sticking points over Iran's enriched uranium and control over the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure since the start of the war has triggered a global energy crisis

By Reuters

Rubio Says 'Not There Yet' As Reports Of Draft Iran Deals Circulating Deemed Inaccurate

Rubio Says 'Not There Yet' As Reports Of Draft Iran Deals Circulating Deemed Inaccurate Summary Rubio confirms that there's been no deal and that "we're not there yet" - amid broader late morning pushback against morning optimistic, premature headlines. Saudi sources report Pakistan army chief & a Qatar delegation en route to Tehran, only for CBS to cite Pakistan Foreign Ministry which says "not aware" of Field Marshal Munir's visit. Influential Iranian parliament member threate...

By Tyler Durden

Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces remain ‘locked and loaded’ - The Star | Malaysia

Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces remain ‘locked and loaded’  The Star | Malaysia