Anticipation, pushback in Iran as mediators work to finalise deal with US
Summary
Iran and the United States are close to signing a first-stage deal after months of tension. While some in Iran welcome the potential agreement, hardliners inside the country and voices from Israel strongly oppose it.Key Facts
- Iran’s currency, the rial, strengthened slightly against the US dollar after talks of a deal with the US.
- The price of gold in Iran dropped about 5 percent despite frozen international markets.
- Tehran Stock Exchange hit a new high after reopening following a three-month shutdown.
- Many Iranians continue to buy foreign currency like dollars and euros due to high inflation and rising prices.
- President Donald Trump said the Iran deal would be signed soon, but Iranian officials showed mixed reactions.
- Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran to help finalize the deal negotiations.
- Hardliners in Iran, including some parliament members and religious leaders, urged the government not to make big concessions and opposed signing on President Trump’s birthday.
- Pro-establishment groups protested against the deal and criticized Iranian officials leading the talks.
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