Iran nuclear talks

US-Iran negotiations show some progress through Qatari mediation, but major disagreements over Tehran's nuclear program threaten a potential deal.

"We will move to strike nuclear facilities and any site belonging to them again if Tehran crosses any of the red lines, whether with or without the participation of the US," an Israeli official said.

The threat of attacking the Iranian site reflects escalating tensions as Tehran and Washington trade fire in the Gulf, setting back efforts to end the conflict.

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

The resumption of the negotiations comes after last week's talks in Switzerland between senior officials on both sides, in what mediators described as a "positive and constructive atmosphere."

Both Iran and the US have agreed to establish a High-Level Committee for political oversight during future talks, said the joint statement. 

The MoU also states that, upon signing, "a mechanism will be agreed upon under which the United States will make available to Iran the funds and assets that have been frozen."

This comes a day after a senior administration official told reporters that the US and Iran are close to a deal requiring Iran to relinquish its uranium, which has been enriched to near-bomb grade.

“If this stage is concluded, the nuclear issue will be one of the next items for negotiations,” Tasnim quoted Baghaei. “The rest of the discussions that are being raised now are media speculation."

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