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'Final Deal Still Far': Iran Signals 'Progress' In US Talks As Ceasefire Deadline Nears
24htopnews | April 19, 2026 8:09 PM CST

Iran said there has been “progress” in talks with the United States, but a final deal remains distant as the ceasefire nears expiry. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cited major gaps, while Saeed Khatibzadeh said no timeline is set for further negotiations.

Iran has indicated cautious progress in its ongoing negotiations with the United States, though officials stressed that a comprehensive agreement remains distant as the temporary ceasefire deadline approaches.

‘Many Gaps Remain,’ Says Ghalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said to Iranian television key differences persist between the two sides. Speaking in a televised address, he noted that several “fundamental points” are yet to be resolved, underscoring that both nations are still far from concluding final negotiations.

Ghalibaf asserted that Tehran agreed to the current truce only after its conditions were acknowledged by Washington. He claimed Iran had maintained an upper hand during the conflict and described negotiations as a continuation of strategic resistance rather than compromise.


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