Iran said it has consistently honored its commitments, and all paths remain open to a diplomatic solution as the United States claimed it is in the "final stages" of securing a deal with Tehran, but the situation could also "escalate quickly".

The state of US-Iran negotiations was in flux early on May 22, with the sides still at odds over future control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s right to enrich uranium -- among…

Iran said it has consistently honored its commitments, and all paths remain open to a diplomatic solution as the United States claimed it is in the "final stages" of securing a…

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE |