President Donald Trump indicated that negotiators are nearing a deal with Iran, with talks reportedly entering their final stages in late May 2026. The negotiations, mediated primarily through Pakistan, aim to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran over nuclear ambitions, sanctions relief, and control of critical shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.

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What the negotiations look like right now

The gaps between the US and Iranian positions have been narrowing, particularly during the May…