US President Donald Trump stated that there is no rush to reach a deal with Iran, describing negotiations as proceeding in an “orderly and constructive manner.” However, Iranian officials maintain that key differences remain unresolved.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in New Delhi that a “pretty solid thing” is on the table regarding a deal to end the conflict, but warned that “alternatives” would be explored if no diplomatic solution is reached. The agreement reportedly includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and time-limited negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that key clauses of a possible agreement remain unresolved, including the issue of frozen Iranian assets. Tehran has long demanded the release of its assets held abroad under US sanctions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed with Trump on the need to “eliminate the nuclear danger” of Iran entirely. He stressed that any final deal must dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment sites and remove enriched nuclear material from its territory.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed progress toward an agreement but insisted the deal must truly de-escalate the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz with full freedom of navigation, prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, and end its destabilizing actions in the region.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the progress, emphasizing that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. He pledged continued work with international partners for a lasting diplomatic solution.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hailed Trump's phone call with Middle Eastern leaders as a “significant step” toward regional peace. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed readiness to support the implementation of a potential deal.
However, the deal faces criticism in the US. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen called it “little more than the pre-war status quo,” while Republican Senator Thom Tillis questioned the logic of allowing nuclear material to remain in Iran.
Iran executed a man accused of supplying information to the US and Israel. According to Amnesty International, Iran carried out at least 2,159 executions in 2025.
Source: www.dw.com