Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying a US-Iran deal is near, negotiations remain slow and uncertain. Talks rely on indirect channels, couriers, intermediaries and delayed communications, with responses often taking days.

Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian posted on X that Tehran was still "at the negotiating table".

Mr Trump previously claimed a peace deal with Tehran was imminent several times but efforts stalled and strikes have continued despite a ceasefire beginning on April 8.

Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying a US-Iran deal is near, negotiations remain slow and uncertain. Talks rely on indirect channels, couriers, intermediaries and…

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