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U.S.-Iran Negotiations Amidst Regional Pressure
Negotiations to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran remain at a critical juncture, with both sides reporting "slight progress" but facing significant hurdles regarding Iran's uranium stockpile and the management of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has linked the potential peace deal to a "mandatory" expansion of the Abraham Accords, urging regional powers—including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt—to normalize ties with Israel as part of the settlement. Despite optimistic rhetoric from the White House, Iranian officials have cautioned that a final agreement is not yet imminent, citing "contradictory" positions from the U.S. and ongoing Israeli interference.