Headlines surrounding a possible agreement to end the war continue to face pushback from non-U.S. participants involved in the discussions.
Pakistani sources said the two sides are moving closer to establishing a formal negotiation framework that could lead to talks lasting several months
According to those reports, a draft agreement is already in place, with most clauses reportedly accepted by both parties. The framework is said to include a timetable for ending hostilities and a path toward a complete end to the conflict. However, Iranian officials are publicly challenging the optimism surrounding the reports.
An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader dismissed the proposed text as “an American wish,” arguing that the United States will not achieve through war what it failed to gain during direct negotiations. The adviser added that Iran remains prepared to respond militarily if the U.S. does not make what Tehran views as necessary concessions, warning that Iran still has its “finger on the trigger.” Iran said it will review the U.S. proposal and communicate its response through Pakistan. Meanwhile, President Trump attempted to temper expectations, saying it is still too early to begin discussing face-to-face peace talks between the United States and Iran, despite growing speculation that the 67-day conflict could be moving toward a resolution. ooking at the market, the premarket gains in the stock market have get back NASDAQ is currently up 312 points.