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Iran Nuclear Talks Show Progress but Key Issues Remain Unresolved
Senior Iranian and U.S. officials report that gaps in negotiations have narrowed, though uranium enrichment levels and control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to block a final agreement.
May 21, 4:28 PM·1m read3 sources
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U.S. officials said no final deal has been reached in ongoing nuclear negotiations, but gaps between the two sides have narrowed. A senior Iranian source stated that Iran's uranium enrichment program and its control over the Strait of Hormuz remain among the main sticking points.
The same Iranian source added that while progress has occurred on some issues, the two sides have not yet bridged differences on nuclear weapons capabilities and access through the strategic waterway. A senior White House official told Politico that major sticking points remain on nuclear weapons and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's uranium enrichment activities have long been central to international concerns over its nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical passage for global oil shipments, making control of the waterway a strategic concern for multiple countries.
Officials from both sides indicated that further discussions are expected to continue in the coming days. No timeline for a potential agreement was provided in the statements.
