Iran Says Progress Made on Multiple Issues With U.S., but Immediate Deal Unlikely | WPN World People News

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on May 25 that Tehran and Washington have recently reached partial consensus on several contentious issues during negotiations, but the two sides remain some distance away from a formal agreement, making a final deal unlikely in the near term. The remarks suggest that although tensions between Iran and the United States have shown signs of easing after months of military confrontation and diplomatic standoffs, major differences still remain unresolved.

According to Reuters, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said both sides had reached “conclusions” on several topics included in a potential memorandum of understanding, but stressed that “no one should expect an agreement to be signed immediately.” He also criticized inconsistent public statements by U.S. officials, saying they had complicated the negotiations.

Current talks are mainly focused on security in the Persian Gulf, freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. naval blockade measures, and possible future ceasefire arrangements. Washington is reportedly seeking to use a multi-point memorandum as a framework for broader negotiations, including longer-term discussions on Iran’s nuclear program and missile activities.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that negotiations with Iran had made “substantial progress,” but emphasized that if a deal failed to meet U.S. demands, it would be better not to have one at all. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also stated that diplomacy remains Washington’s preferred option, while warning that other options remain available.

Several media outlets reported that proposals currently under discussion may include Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the United States gradually easing certain sanctions, and measures to limit or transfer Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. However, Iranian hardliners, hawkish members of the U.S. Congress, and Israeli officials have all expressed deep concerns over the possible terms of any agreement, leaving the outlook uncertain.

Analysts say that although neither side currently wants the conflict to escalate again, the complexity of issues involving Iran’s nuclear ambitions, regional influence, sanctions relief, and security guarantees means that even with some progress achieved, reaching a comprehensive agreement in the short term remains highly difficult.