Breakthrough between the United States and Iran, the nuclear file set aside

The United States and Iran are seeking to finalize an agreement to end the war, with Marco Rubio mentioning a possible “good news” on Sunday that is unlikely to resolve the thorny issue of Iran’s nuclear program.

“I think it might be possible that in the next few hours, the world might receive some good news,” the US Secretary of State told journalists in India. President Donald Trump had previously mentioned a compromise that would involve the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked by Iran since the start of the war initiated by the US and Israel on February 28.

According to American media, this agreement would allow ships to pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz again. Iranian sources familiar with the negotiations, cited by the Iranian news agency Fars, claim that the agreement involves a blockade of the strait but it would remain under Iran’s control.

CBS News reported that the latest proposal would also include unfreezing some Iranian assets in foreign banks and continuing negotiations for an additional 30 days, a deadline also mentioned by the Wall Street Journal. Fars agency also reported that sanctions on oil, gas, and other petrochemical products would be lifted to allow Iran to export these vital products for its economy.

Nuclear issue to be addressed later

However, the agreement being discussed does not address the central issue of how Iran would specifically dispose of its stocks of enriched uranium, a topic for further negotiations “in the coming weeks or months,” as reported by The New York Times. According to Marco Rubio, the agreement could lead to a “process that ultimately brings us to where the president wants us to be, which is a world that no longer fears or worries about an Iranian nuclear weapon.”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman had stated on Saturday that Tehran was in the “finalization phase” of an agreement protocol. The Iranian Prime Minister who is mediating in the negotiations, hinted at a multi-stage conflict resolution, expressing hope for the next negotiation session soon.

Peaceful solutions

After over a month of war resulting in thousands of deaths and disrupting the global economy, a ceasefire has been in effect between Iran and the United States since April 8. Diplomats in the Gulf region are working to reach a diplomatic solution and prevent a resumption of attacks.

Amid the apparent reconciliation of the belligerents, which followed weeks of impediments and threats, US President Donald Trump had mentioned the chances of a “good” agreement or a war resumption as “50-50.” Efforts are being made for peaceful solutions to avoid further escalation and casualties.

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• The article discusses ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran to finalize an agreement to end the war. The negotiations include proposals related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, lifting sanctions, and addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
• There is a mention of peaceful solutions being urged by various leaders and diplomats amid the conflict to prevent further casualties and disruptions to the global economy.

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