“Significant differences” remain between Iran and the United States on nuclear issues, reports Reuters citing a senior Iranian official. According to him, Tehran expects to conclude a preliminary agreement with Washington in the coming days and extend the ceasefire.
Extending the truce “will create space for further negotiations on lifting sanctions on Iran and paying compensation for military damage,” the Reuters source said. “In exchange for this, Iran will provide the international community with guarantees of the peaceful nature of its nuclear program,” the agency source added.
The possibility of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depends on whether the United States adheres to the ceasefire, the Reuters source emphasized. He called any other statements about the progress of the negotiations a “distortion of the situation.”
April 17 Iranian Foreign Ministry announced about the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump statedthat the blockade of the route by American forces will continue until the parties reach a peace agreement. By words American President, the next negotiations between the US and Iran could take place on April 18–19. Mr. Trump expects that based on their results the parties will conclude a deal. The truce between Iran and the United States expires on April 21.
Read more in the Kommersant article. “Strait Chiefs”.
