Foreign Affairs spokesperson says the parties have reached conclusions on most of the issues under discussion
O cited progress in talks with the United States this Monday (May 24, 2026). Spokesman Esmail Baqai, speaking in the capital Tehran, stated that the parties had reached conclusions on most of the issues under discussion. The statement came after the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that an understanding could be reached on Monday (May 24).
Baqai ruled out that the signing of an agreement is close. “It is correct to say that we have reached a conclusion on most of the issues under discussion”these. “But to say that means the signing of an agreement is imminent – no one can make that claim.”
In New Delhi, India, Rubio told reporters: “PWe thought we might have some news last night. Maybe today”. The head of North American diplomacy urged caution. “Don’t jump to too many conclusions from this”he stated. Rubio justified that “It will take a while for us to receive a response from Iran.”
President Donald Trump (Republican Party) had signaled over the weekend that the parties were close to concluding an understanding. Later, he announced that he had instructed negotiators to “don’t be hasty” in conversations.
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
The talks were driven by the need to establish a longer-lasting ceasefire. Another factor is the solution of issues related to . Maritime passage is responsible for 20% of the world’s transportation of oil and liquefied natural gas.
The memorandum of understanding under discussion estimates the extension of the ceasefire for 60 days. It also includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions about the Iranian nuclear program are part of the proposal. Financial markets responded to expectations of an understanding. Prices increase sharply on Monday (May 24th). Asian stock markets rose.
Rubio highlighted the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. “So we have what I consider to be a pretty solid proposal in terms of their ability to open the strait.”these.
The proposed agreement does not constitute a definitive solution. According to the North American media, central issues were left for later negotiations. They include the scope and timing of Iranian sanctions relief. They also cover the release of frozen Iranian funds. Washington’s demands that Iran limit its nuclear ambitions are among the outstanding issues.
