Iran says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced incremental progress in ongoing diplomatic negotiations with the United States aimed at resolving regional conflicts. Despite acknowledging advancements in discussions, Ghalibaf emphasized significant obstacles remain between the parties. Key sticking points and fundamental disagreements persist, indicating lengthy negotiations ahead before any comprehensive settlement can be reached between the two nations.
Iran says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal
Progress had been made in negotiations with the United States to end the war, Iran's parliamentary speaker said on Saturday night, but added the sides were still far from an agreement. "We are still far from the final discussion," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also one of Iran's negotiators, said in a national televised address, adding "we made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain". bur/ceg/abs
