Iran says 'large part' of issues resolved with US, but deal not imminent
Iran and the United States have reached conclusions on a "large part" of issues under discussion, though that does not necessarily mean an agreement is close, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said. Trump had previously said an agreement had been "largely negotiated."
Iran and the United States have reached conclusions on a "large part" of issues under discussion, though that does not necessarily mean an agreement is close, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday. "It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on a large part of the issues under discussion," Baqaei told reporters, according to Iran's state-run news agency IRNA.
No imminent signing
"But to say that this means the imminent signing of an agreement, no one can make such a claim," he added. Baqaei said developments reported over recent days were the result of several weeks of negotiations mediated through Pakistan, adding that other countries had also made significant efforts during the process.
Strait of Hormuz
Commenting on the Strait of Hormuz, Baqaei said responsibility for managing the strategic waterway rests with the coastal states. He said Tehran remains in contact with countries bordering the strait in efforts to maintain security and protect their interests.
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Trump's remarks
His remarks followed comments by US President Donald Trump on Saturday that an agreement with Iran to end the conflict had been "largely negotiated" and was awaiting finalization. Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation and was later extended by Trump indefinitely.
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