Iranian officials say major disagreements remain, especially over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program and conflicts involving Tehran-backed groups in Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera

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Iranian officials say major disagreements remain, especially over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program and conflicts involving Tehran-backed groups in Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera

Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 25th May 2026

US understands that Iran agrees in principle to dispose of uranium stockpile and that the supreme leader endorses the broad template, although there was no immediate confirmation from Iran or elaboration on what an "in principle" agreement meant