"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.

  • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Trump would be pressured to agree.

    I don’t share your optimism.

    Unless he thinks it is a good deal for him personally, and that it was his idea all along, he is unlikely to agree.

    And even if he agrees, history tells us that he won’t necessarily stick to that agreement.

    • panthera_@lemmy.todayEnglish
      12·
      3 days ago

      But note I also said, 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.