US and Iran 'very close' to ceasefire deal, Araghchi says (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's Foreign Minister says a ceasefire deal between the US, Israel, and Iran is 'very close' with negotiations ongoing, though no agreement has been signed yet. A proposed agreement includes a ceasefire memorandum and nuclear programme negotiations, with US sanctions relief conditional on Iran's compliance.

• Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a ceasefire deal involving the US, Israel, and Iran is 'very close'
• A proposed agreement includes a memorandum of understanding to halt fighting and wider negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief
• A senior US official said a deal is 'very close' but not yet finalized, with sanctions relief conditional on Iran complying with nuclear programme requirements