Key issues unresolved in Iran-US talks, Tehran says

Iran says a proposed agreement with the United States has not yet been finalised and that negotiations remain ongoing through Pakistani mediators and other regional actors, despite signals from Washington that a deal may be close.

Iranian officials say several major issues still need to be resolved before any formal announcement can be made.

Among the main sticking points are the release of Iran’s frozen assets, which Tehran wants returned immediately upon a deal being announced, while Washington reportedly favours a gradual, performance-based process.

Iran is also seeking commitments on a proposed $300 billion “construction fund” and relief from sanctions, particularly on its oil and petrochemicals sector. Iranian officials say a formal agreement will only be announced once consensus is reached on these outstanding issues.