"We are not in a complete deadlock. The door is not closed yet. Both sides are bargaining. It's a bazaar."
"If trust and will are strengthened, [we] can create a sustainable framework for the interests of all parties."
"The main gaps during the 21-hour negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan focused on the nuclear issue."
"Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the parties were 'inches away' from a deal before the U.S. 'shifted the goalposts.'"
President Trump is contemplating military action against Iran if a U.S. naval blockade does not yield results. The blockade is part of ongoing negotiations, with the aim of preventing Iran from leveraging the Strait of Hormuz. While there are gaps in negotiations, particularly regarding nuclear issues and financial concessions, both sides are still engaged in bargaining. Iranian officials believe a diplomatic framework can be established if trust is strengthened.
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