"We have reached a conclusion on a large portion of the issues under discussion," said an Iranian spokesperson. "But to say that this means the signing of an agreement is imminent—no one can make such a claim.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/47857819

May 25, 2026

Trump suggested that Iran could also normalize relations with Israel by signing the Abraham Accords and said that “it would be an Honor to have them also be part of this unparalleled World Coalition.”

However, Baghaei threw cold water on Trump’s optimism, stressing Monday that “the focus of the negotiations is on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon,” and that this critical point is “one of the core elements of understanding in any agreement.”

What negotiators aren’t discussing at this time, according to both sides, is ending Iran’s nuclear development.

  • panthera_@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    But the war affects Europe and the world. Europe would have no problem storing Iran’s enriched uranium or having China, Russia, or Pakistan store it.

    • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
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      8 hours ago

      But the war affects Europe and the world

      Yes , but if they could get an agreement from Iran, there is no expectation that Trump or Netanyahu would agree to it.

      Or if they said they agreed, no expectation that they wouldn’t break it within a week’s time. Again.

      • panthera_@lemmy.todayEnglish
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        3 hours ago

        Trump would be pressured to agree. The agreement would prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb which is what Trump says he wants. Trump would have to explain what else does he want. Further pressure would be applied if other countries such Pakistan, India, Qatar, and Saudia Arabia agree. If Trump rejects the deal, Europe, China, and Russia would proceed without him. They would protect Iran from attack by the US and Israel. This would include protecting tankers carrying Iranian oil.