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Iran conditions future US talks on agreement of shared framework

Apr 18, 2026 07:46 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,US-Iran relations,negotiations,framework

Summary

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stated that direct negotiations with the United States cannot proceed until both parties agree on a shared framework. This diplomatic posturing highlights the continued stalemate in US-Iran relations, which remains a critical variable in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater as it influences regional de-escalation efforts.

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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said talks with the US cannot happen until the two sides agree on a shared ‘framework'.

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T2 Al Jazeera
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Iran NEUTRAL

Stated that talks with the US cannot happen until a shared framework is agreed upon.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as the counterpart in potential negotiations requiring a framework agreement.

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