The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks

"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