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Iran talks show glimmer of progress as Trump deadline looms
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Progress has been made in the past 24 hours in the negotiations between the U.S.
Key facts
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran had cut off direct communication due to Trump's threats, while the New York Times reported that Iran was walking away from negotiations
- Over the last two weeks, the U.S. and Iran have been exchanging proposals and counter-proposals through Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators
- Behind the scenes: Iran sent a counter-proposal to the U.S. via the mediators on Monday
- According to another source, there has been renewed discussion about a possible in-person meeting between a U.S. delegation led by Vance and an Iranian delegation
Summary
Progress has been made in the past 24 hours in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, though reaching a ceasefire deal by President Trump's 8pm ET deadline still looks like a long shot, according to a U.S. official, an Israeli official and two other sources with knowledge of the talks. A U.S. official said the thinking in the White House has shifted from "can they get there? Failure to reach a deal by the deadline —or at least make enough progress to convince Trump to extend it— would lead to an unprecedented escalation in the war. Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants if Iran did not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, and has mentioned other targets like oil and water infrastructure. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.