Officials sought to tamp down expectations the MOU would be signed during Memorial Day weekend.
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Oil Prices Fall and Global Stocks Rise on Optimism for US-Iran Deal
Financial markets reacted positively to news of a potential framework even as both sides cautioned against optimism.
Iran’s Ballistic Missile Programme Was Not Included in US-Iran Ceasefire Discussions
Israeli and Western officials expressed concern that missile capabilities were left out of the deal framework.
US and Iran Closing In on Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran Says Not Imminent
Iran warned Monday a ceasefire agreement was not close despite Trump’s weekend declaration it was largely done.
Secretary Rubio Says Iran Deal Could Be Finalised Today Then Cautions Talks Could Fail
The Secretary of State raised and then managed expectations within hours saying Washington had a backup plan.
US and Iran Agree in Principle That Hormuz Strait Would Reopen Gradually Under Any Deal
Regional officials said the deal would see the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports in parallel with strait opening.
Iran Would Give Up Stockpile of Highly Enriched Uranium Under Emerging Peace Agreement
Officials confirmed Iran’s uranium stockpile was on the table though details of disposal would require further talks.
Israel Opposition Leader Lapid Calls Emerging US-Iran Deal a Disaster
Lapid said Iran’s ballistic missile programme was excluded from talks and the nuclear portion could be worse than the JCPOA.
Trump Lashes Allies for Failing to Do More to Support US War Effort Against Iran
The president reiterated his frustration at NATO and Gulf partners for not doing enough to secure the Hormuz Strait.
Iran Signed IHR Temporary Recommendations After WHO Declared Ebola PHEIC on May 17
Both Iran and affected countries accepted temporary recommendations issued by WHO’s IHR Emergency Committee following the May 17 declaration of a PHEIC.