Is there a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran talks? Rubio: "Good news" may come within hours

Are the talks between the United States and Iran on a peace agreement finally approaching the long-awaited breakthrough that the world has been anticipating? U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said during his visit to India that "good news" could soon emerge.

Renewed progress has emerged in U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. On Sunday, during his visit to India, Secretary of State Rubio stated that the talks might see rapid advancement in the near term, suggesting the world could "hear good news within the next few hours." He noted that negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz are nearing a solution aligned with U.S. demands, emphasizing that the agreement would initiate a process leading ultimately to a world "no longer needing to worry about Iran possessing nuclear weapons."

Since early April, the Iran war has remained in a fragile ceasefire state. To date, no permanent peace agreement has been reached. Core issues under dispute include Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program.

Previously, President Trump posted on the social platform Truth Social that the deal with Iran was "largely settled," though final details still needed to be finalized—particularly the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Later, in an interview with U.S. media, Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran were "obviously closer" than ever to reaching an agreement, but also warned that if negotiations failed, the U.S. would take stronger action. He had earlier described the likelihood of a deal as "50-50."

Iran, meanwhile, has issued relatively cautious signals. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Tehran is advancing a 14-point proposal. According to this plan, both sides will conduct further discussions on additional details over a 30-to-60-day period, ultimately reaching a "final agreement." The issue of the nuclear program will be addressed through "separate talks" after the 60-day deadline expires.

According to Iranian media reports, Washington has agreed to release some of Iran’s frozen funds held overseas, temporarily lift sanctions against Iran, and end the U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports. In exchange, Iran has proposed allowing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume to "pre-war levels" under Iranian management.

Iranian media also reported that disagreements persist on certain issues, with some obstacles attributed to "U.S. obstruction."

Source: DW

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