"Last-Minute Hurdles Thrown in the Way of US-Iran Peace Deal. In a sudden twist, Iranian officials have informed Pakistani mediators that a few key clauses in the proposed peace deal between Washington and Tehran remain unclear, casting doubt on the deal's progress. Despite US President Donald Trump's claim that the agreement has been "largely negotiated," Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, still need to approve the deal. The memorandum of understanding is now on hold as Iranian officials demand further clarification on the outstanding issues, potentially jeopardizing the fragile peace process."
One or two clauses yet to be clarified, Iran officials tell Pakistani mediators, after US says deal ‘largely negotiated’Middle East crisis: live updatesIran’s supreme leader and national security council still need to approve the proposed peace deal between Tehran and Washington, Iranian officials said on Sunday.One or two clauses in the proposed peace deal between the US and Iran must be clarified to Iran’s satisfaction before the memorandum of understanding can be sent to Iran’s supreme national security council and the supreme leader Motjaba Khamenei for ratification, Iranian officials said on Sunday, adding this had been conveyed to the Pakistani mediators. Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that a peace deal with Iran “has been largely negotiated”, after calls with Pakistan, Gulf allies and Israel. Continue reading...
