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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian official cites unresolved nuclear and war-ending deal differences with US

Apr 17, 2026 01:02 PM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,nuclear program,Iran-US relations,conflict resolution

Summary

A senior Iranian official stated that significant obstacles remain in negotiations with the United States, specifically regarding nuclear issues and a potential agreement to end the ongoing war. This development indicates a stalemate in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two state actors, suggesting that direct military confrontation or proxy warfare may continue without immediate resolution.

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Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that keeping...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Senior official stated significant differences remain with the US on nuclear issues and ending the war.

United States NEUTRAL

Identified by Iran as a party with unresolved differences regarding a deal to end the war.

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