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Vance says US has made progress in Iran talks, voices hope for a deal

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has made some progress in ongoing talks with Iran. He expressed his administration's optimism that a diplomatic agreement can be reached, as reported by RT Arabic. The report gave no details on the terms or timing of the talks.

روسيا اليوم (RT Arabic)
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Illustrative photo: Spacious empty boardroom with a long table, white chairs and large windows. Photo by Danielle Cerullo on Unsplash

Why it matters

Relations between Washington and Tehran bear directly on Gulf security and energy market stability, so any possible breakthrough is closely watched in the region. The remark is a one-sided statement, and it is not yet clear whether Tehran shares this assessment.

This is a brief summary. The full details and context are in the original coverage.

Read the full story at روسيا اليوم (RT Arabic)

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