
Senior Iranian officials revealed that despite increased diplomatic efforts by all parties, an agreement to end the war is still "far away".
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The United States and Iran have long been at odds over their nuclear program and regional security issues, with Qatar recently mediating the draft agreement between the United States and Iran.
Senior Iranian officials revealed that Iran and the United States are still "far away" from reaching an agreement to end the war. The picture shows a painting that satirizes US President Trump on the streets of Tehran, the capital of Iran. (European News Agency)
A senior Iranian official revealed today (3rd) that although all parties have stepped up diplomatic efforts to prevent the United States from launching another attack after the midterm elections, an agreement to end the war is still "far away".
"Reuters" reported that the official said that Qatari officials traveled to the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday night to continue discussing the draft US-Iran agreement. "Mediators are working hard to bridge the gap between Tehran and Washington."
The Iranian official emphasized: "If the United States wants the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, Tehran's conditions must be met." He added that nuclear energy negotiations can only be carried out in the subsequent stages and that Iran will not accept the "excessive demands" of the United States.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Tuesday that after Tehran responded "strongly and rationally" to Washington, it was up to the United States to decide the next step.

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