The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.
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Notable Quotes
"If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The continuation of these actions will render negotiations meaningless."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"This is not the agreement we have!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran better not be charging fees to tankers."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am launching Operation Epic Fury, in part, to make sure Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Iran will never have a nuclear weapon or the capability to get a path to one."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"It would require a lot of time, a lot of patience, a lot of diplomatic skill."
— Ali Vaez , Academic
"proposals presented by Tehran were a 'basis' for talks"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the U.S. willingness to hold talks with Iran is contingent on the reopening of the Strait 'with no limitations or delays.'"
— Karoline Leavitt , Politician
"safe passage through the Strait, promised for two weeks under the ceasefire, will be provided if Washington adheres to its commitments."
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"still has objectives to complete, and we will achieve them -- either through an agreement or by resuming the fighting."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"The Iran-U.S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose -- ceasefire or continued war via Israel."
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi , Politician
Key People
Ali Vaez is an Iran expert at the International Crisis Group.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is an Iranian politician and the head of Iran's parliamentary speaker.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Russian Foreign Minister.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Foreign Minister.
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Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.
An analysis of the key issues dividing the US and Iran as they prepare for peace talks in Pakistan, including the fate of the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in Lebanon.
An overview of the main challenges facing the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
Pakistan is set to host US-Iran peace talks amid concerns over the fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions in the region.
The US and Iran are scheduled to start indirect peace talks in Islamabad, but doubts arise over issues related to Lebanon and sanctions.
The upcoming peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad are expected to face significant challenges due to deep-seated mistrust and differing negotiation approaches.
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