U.S.-Iran Negotiations: Neither Broken Nor Breakthrough, Diplomatic Efforts Continue

Odaily News According to Al Jazeera, despite various efforts from all parties, the U.S. and Iran have not yet reached an agreement. There is a draft understanding on the table. Judging from Vice President Vance's statement, there is still some possibility—he stated this is their final and best offer. A source said the good news is the talks have not broken down, but the bad news is there has been no breakthrough either. It is understood that the two sides have held about five rounds of talks, with written exchanges following each round, so it seems a broader framework is already in place. Currently, there is a proposal and a counter-proposal. We need to watch for Iran's response, as the interviewed source believes the U.S. has put forward maximalist demands, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue, on which Iran is unwilling to concede.