Iran-US deal: What are the main sticking points?
Key takeaways
- The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump.
- He spoke of a "memorandum of understanding" (Mo U) that both sides aim to conclude in the coming days.
- Iranian officials said that no draft MoU had yet been approved.
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The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump. DW looks at what has emerged so far, and the key risks and challenges shaping any possible agreement.
https://p.dw.com/p/5FIDFTrump says he called off planned strikes on Iran, claiming a deal to end the war could be signed in the coming days Image: Rainer Unkel/IMAGOAdvertisement US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that an agreement with Iran could be imminent. He spoke of a "memorandum of understanding" (Mo U) that both sides aim to conclude in the coming days.
Iranian officials said that no draft MoU had yet been approved. However, if the United States were to accept the proposal put forward by Iran, it was likely that Iran would follow suit.