Iranian foreign minister says deal with U.S. "never been closer"
Summary
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that a deal with the U.S. to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program is very close. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a mediator, confirmed that a peace deal text has been agreed upon and warned against misinformation. President Donald Trump called Araghchi’s statement "very positive" but criticized incorrect reports about the deal’s terms.Key Facts
- Iran and the U.S. are close to agreeing on extending a ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching nuclear talks.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed an agreed text of the peace deal and is helping with next steps.
- President Trump responded positively to Iran’s statement but demanded clarification about false media reports on financial terms.
- Iranian state media reported Iran would get billions in frozen assets immediately, which the U.S. denies.
- Iran says money will be released after nuclear agreement commitments; the U.S. says money comes only if Iran meets its obligations.
- Some of Iran’s top leaders have approved the deal, but it may still need approval from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Both sides caution the media against speculation until the deal is finalized and details shared publicly.
- Critics from U.S. political groups have questioned the deal, seeing it as similar to the 2015 agreement.
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