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May 15, 2026 at 2:45 pm

A view of giant banner, featuring an image of the Iranian flag and the slogan reading “Iran is our homeland, the flag is our shroud” at Enghelab Square in the capital Tehran, Iran on January 15, 2026. [Fatemeh Bahrami – Anadolu Agency]

On the 76th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, senior American officials said negotiations with Tehran are continuing despite major disagreements over the nuclear file and the Strait of Hormuz.

US Vice President J. D. Vance said discussions with Iranian officials were progressing, noting that he had held consultations with Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and regional partners in the Arab world.