US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who is on a state visit to India said on Monday (May 25) that New Delhi has its regular concerns with Pakistan about "armed terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory that target India," but no question has ever come up regarding Pakistan's role as mediator in the US-Iran war.&nbsp;"They're always concerned about, obviously. India is always pointing to the fact that there are armed terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory that target India. They're always concerned about that. But as far as the role they played as a mediator and a facilitator in the Iran situation, it never came up. I don't think that they would complain about that. I mean, their issue with Pakistan is different,' said Rubio when asked if the Indian side raised any concerns regarding Pakistan playing the role of a mediator in the US-Iran conflict.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-us-iran-peace-deal-happen-final-agreement-with-us-not-imminent-but-reached-conclusion-on-many-topics-says-baghaei-1779695910706">Will US-Iran peace deal happen? 'Final agreement with US not imminent but reached conclusion on many topics', says Baghaei</a><h2>How close is the peace deal?</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Monday directed his negotiation team “not to rush into a deal” with Tehran.&nbsp;In a post on Truth Social he said, “The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!”.&nbsp;This comes after Trump on Saturday (May 23) said that an agreement had been "largely negotiated" between the two countries, sparking speculation of an announcement.&nbsp;Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei also gave similar signal by saying the two sides are both "very close and very far" from reaching an agreement.&nbsp;

This comes after Trump on Saturday (May 23) said that an agreement had been largely negotiated between the two countries, sparking speculation of an announcement.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who is on a state visit to India said on Monday (May 25) that New Delhi has its regular concerns with Pakistan about "armed terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory that target India," but no question has ever come up regarding Pakistan's role as mediator in the US-Iran war. "They're always concerned about, obviously. India is always pointing to the fact that there are armed terrorist groups operating from Pakistani territory that target India. They're always concerned about that. But as far as the role they played as a mediator and a facilitator in the Iran situation, it never came up. I don't think that they would complain about that. I mean, their issue with Pakistan is different,' said Rubio when asked if the Indian side raised any concerns regarding Pakistan playing the role of a mediator in the US-Iran conflict. ALSO READ: Will US-Iran peace deal happen? 'Final agreement with US not imminent but reached conclusion on many topics', says Baghaei How close is the peace deal? Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Monday directed his negotiation team “not to rush into a deal” with Tehran. In a post on Truth Social he said, “The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!”. This comes after Trump on Saturday (May 23) said that an agreement had been "largely negotiated" between the two countries, sparking speculation of an announcement. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei also gave similar signal by saying the two sides are both "very close and very far" from reaching an agreement.

This comes after Trump on Saturday (May 23) said that an agreement had been "largely negotiated" between the two countries, sparking speculation of an announcement.

'Don't think they will complain': India never raised Pakistan mediation role on Iran-US war, says Marco Rubio

Hours after both the countries, US and Iran hinted at reaching a truce agreement soon, Tehran on Monday accused Washington of continuing to obstruct key clauses related to the release of Iran’s blocked assets and said that the negotiations could collapse.&nbsp;Disagreements over the unfreezing of Iranian funds is a major sticking point in the negotiations for Tehran, reported Iran's Tasnim News Agency.&nbsp;ALSO READ:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-can-count-on-me-100-i-am-a-big-fan-of-pm-modi-says-trump-in-phone-call-at-delhi-event-1779642795192"> ‘India can count on me 100%. I am a big fan of PM Modi,‘ says Trump in phone call at Delhi event</a>&nbsp;“US obstruction of some clauses of the agreement, including the issue of releasing Iran’s blocked assets, still continues,” Tasnim reported, adding “There is still a possibility that the agreement may be canceled."<h2>"Time is on our side"</h2>&nbsp;On the other hand US President Donald Trump has directed his negotiation team “not to rush into a deal” with Tehran because “time is on our side”.&nbsp;The US president, in a Truth Social post, also added that “The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!”&nbsp;He pointed out that Washington’s “relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one,” adding that “they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb”.<h2>What Trump said earlier</h2>&nbsp;This comes after Trump on Saturday (May 23) said that an agreement had been "largely negotiated" between the two countries, sparking speculation of an announcement.&nbsp;Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei also gave similar signal by saying the two sides are both "very close and very far" from reaching an agreement.

Trump pointed that Washington’s “relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one,” adding that “they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb”.

Hours after both the countries, US and Iran hinted at reaching a truce agreement soon, Tehran on Monday accused Washington of continuing to obstruct key clauses related to the release of Iran’s blocked assets and said that the negotiations could collapse. Disagreements over the unfreezing of Iranian funds is a major sticking point in the negotiations for Tehran, reported Iran's Tasnim News Agency. ALSO READ: ‘India can count on me 100%. I am a big fan of PM Modi,‘ says Trump in phone call at Delhi event “US obstruction of some clauses of the agreement, including the issue of releasing Iran’s blocked assets, still continues,” Tasnim reported, adding “There is still a possibility that the agreement may be canceled." "Time is on our side" On the other hand US President Donald Trump has directed his negotiation team “not to rush into a deal” with Tehran because “time is on our side”. The US president, in a Truth Social post, also added that “The Blockade will remain in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!” He pointed out that Washington’s “relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one,” adding that “they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb”. What Trump said earlier This comes after Trump on Saturday (May 23) said that an agreement had been "largely negotiated" between the two countries, sparking speculation of an announcement. Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei also gave similar signal by saying the two sides are both "very close and very far" from reaching an agreement.

Trump pointed that Washington’s “relationship with Iran is becoming a much more professional and productive one,” adding that “they cannot develop or procure a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb”.

'Obstruction of some clauses' by US could cancel peace deal, says Iran

US media outlets reported on Sunday that the peace agreement with Iran is not likely to be signed today, as the details of the agreement are still being negotiated. A senior administration official was quoted as saying that details of the agreement are still being finalised.Another official said that Iran has committed in principle to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and disposing of its stockpile of enriched uranium.An Axios report, citing a senior Trump official, said a deal is not expected to be signed on Sunday due to ongoing back and forth over certain parts of the agreement.“Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is also reported to have approved the broad template of the agreement,” the official told Ravid.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-iran-agree-in-principle-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-says-senior-official-1779651528322">US and Iran agree in principle to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says senior official</a><h2>‘Disarming is ‘unacceptable’, amounts to ‘annihilation’</h2>&nbsp;Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday urged the Lebanese government to abandon direct talks with Israel.The Islamic Resistance, the military wing of Hezbollah, quoted Qassem as saying that disarming Hezbollah is “unacceptable” and amounted to “annihilation”. It also said that direct negotiations are “unacceptable” and represent a “victory” for Israel.Lebanon is preparing for a new round of talks with Israel early next month.&nbsp;Naim Qassem has also called upon the Lebanese government to “reverse the decisions it has taken to criminalise the resistance”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-can-count-on-me-100-i-am-a-big-fan-of-pm-modi-says-trump-in-phone-call-at-delhi-event-1779642795192">‘India can count on me 100%. I am a big fan of PM Modi,‘ says Trump in phone call at Delhi event</a><h2>Iranians face power blackouts, urged to curb use</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Iran is reeling under long powercuts after US-Israeli attacks on power plants damaged them, said Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.Some power plants “cannot provide the production needed by the industry, and we are forced to supply them with electricity from the grid”, Aref was quoted by state-linked ISNA as saying.“Our general discussion is on using energy optimally and appropriately,” he added.The oil minister urged Iranians to limit fuel consumption earlier this week after damage to energy infrastructure.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-agreed-final-agreement-with-iran-must-remove-nuclear-danger-says-netanyahu-1779638705604">‘Trump agreed final agreement with Iran must remove nuclear danger,’ says Netanyahu</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘Israel seeks freedom to attack Hezbollah under deal’</h2>&nbsp;Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed President Donald Trump to maintain Israel’s freedom to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon under a memorandum of agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.“President Trump made clear that he will stand firm in the negotiations on his longstanding demand for the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme and the removal of all enriched uranium from its territory, and that he will not sign a final agreement without these conditions being met,” the source added.&nbsp;President Trump said if he makes a deal with Iran, it will be a “good and proper one.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“It isn’t even fully negotiated yet. So don’t listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about.”

Iran is reeling under long powercuts after US-Israeli attacks on power plants damaged them, said Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref. The oil minister urged Iranians to limit fuel consumption earlier this week after damage to energy infrastructure.

US media outlets reported on Sunday that the peace agreement with Iran is not likely to be signed today, as the details of the agreement are still being negotiated. A senior administration official was quoted as saying that details of the agreement are still being finalised. Another official said that Iran has committed in principle to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and disposing of its stockpile of enriched uranium. An Axios report, citing a senior Trump official, said a deal is not expected to be signed on Sunday due to ongoing back and forth over certain parts of the agreement. “Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is also reported to have approved the broad template of the agreement,” the official told Ravid. Also Read: US and Iran agree in principle to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says senior official ‘Disarming is ‘unacceptable’, amounts to ‘annihilation’ Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday urged the Lebanese government to abandon direct talks with Israel. The Islamic Resistance, the military wing of Hezbollah, quoted Qassem as saying that disarming Hezbollah is “unacceptable” and amounted to “annihilation”. It also said that direct negotiations are “unacceptable” and represent a “victory” for Israel. Lebanon is preparing for a new round of talks with Israel early next month. Naim Qassem has also called upon the Lebanese government to “reverse the decisions it has taken to criminalise the resistance”. Also Read: ‘India can count on me 100%. I am a big fan of PM Modi,‘ says Trump in phone call at Delhi event Iranians face power blackouts, urged to curb use Iran is reeling under long powercuts after US-Israeli attacks on power plants damaged them, said Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. Some power plants “cannot provide the production needed by the industry, and we are forced to supply them with electricity from the grid”, Aref was quoted by state-linked ISNA as saying. “Our general discussion is on using energy optimally and appropriately,” he added. The oil minister urged Iranians to limit fuel consumption earlier this week after damage to energy infrastructure. Also Read: ‘Trump agreed final agreement with Iran must remove nuclear danger,’ says Netanyahu ‘Israel seeks freedom to attack Hezbollah under deal’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed President Donald Trump to maintain Israel’s freedom to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon under a memorandum of agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “President Trump made clear that he will stand firm in the negotiations on his longstanding demand for the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear programme and the removal of all enriched uranium from its territory, and that he will not sign a final agreement without these conditions being met,” the source added. President Trump said if he makes a deal with Iran, it will be a “good and proper one.” “It isn’t even fully negotiated yet. So don’t listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about.”

Iran is reeling under long powercuts after US-Israeli attacks on power plants damaged them, said Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref. The oil minister urged Iranians to limit fuel consumption earlier this week after damage to energy infrastructure.

US-Iran deal signing in a few days, terms of agreement being finalised: Reports

The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal for winding down the war by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a senior US official told reporters on Sunday. Even as American and Iranian officials describe the terms differently, the official said Iran had also agreed to dispose of highly enriched uranium but added that a deal had not yet been signed.&nbsp;Neither the Iranian leadership nor its state media has publicly commented on the terms of a potential agreement or what is being discussed.&nbsp;&nbsp;The US official said a deal had not yet been signed and was still subject to final approval from President Donald Trump and Iran’s supreme leader, which could take some days.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-can-count-on-me-100-i-am-a-big-fan-of-pm-modi-says-trump-in-phone-call-at-delhi-event-1779642795192">‘India can count on me 100%. I am a big fan of PM Modi,‘ says Trump in phone call at Delhi event</a><h2>Mechanism for Iran’s disposal of its enriched uranium &nbsp;being negotiated</h2>&nbsp;The senior official said the mechanism by which Iran would dispose of its highly enriched uranium was still being negotiated. Trump has insisted that the US seize the material as part of his vow to curb Iran’s nuclear programme.&nbsp;News of a probable deal came after a lot of back and forth between the two sides and with Trump threatening to restart attacks on Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-agreed-final-agreement-with-iran-must-remove-nuclear-danger-says-netanyahu-1779638705604">‘Trump agreed final agreement with Iran must remove nuclear danger,’ says Netanyahu</a> On Saturday, the US president announced on social media that the two countries had “largely negotiated” a memorandum of understanding “pertaining to peace.”However, on Sunday, Trump said he had ordered his negotiators “not to rush into a deal.”&nbsp;<h2>‘US could end its blockade of Iranian ports’</h2>&nbsp;Trump said in his social media post on Sunday that if a deal gets approved, the US could end its blockade of Iranian ports, which it had used to pressure Tehran to reopen the strait.Over the last 24 hours, both the US and Iranian officials have been stressfully mentioning the concessions they hope to secure.Three Iranian officials said on Saturday that the agreement would specify that the nuclear issue would be negotiated within 30 to 60 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-says-hormuz-traffic-will-return-to-pre-war-levels-within-30-days-after-deal-1779633685669">Iran says Hormuz traffic will return to pre-war levels within 30 days after deal</a>&nbsp;US and Iranian officials have said that any agreement would be an initial framework that would lead to further negotiations.&nbsp;The conflict has killed thousands, rattled global energy markets and been broadly unpopular among the American public.&nbsp;<h2>‘Iran will never have nuclear weapons,’ Netanyahu, Trump agree</h2>&nbsp;The talk of a potential deal was received with concern in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he and Trump remained united in their stance that Iran will never have nuclear weapons.&nbsp;Three senior Iranian officials told The New York Times that it would halt the fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-president-pezeshkian-says-iran-ready-to-assure-world-it-s-not-seeking-nuclear-weapons-1779627310359">Iran’s president Pezeshkian says Iran ready to assure world it’s not seeking nuclear weapons</a>&nbsp;Senator Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey, said on CNN that President Trump was “being played as a fool” over the possible deal. Senator Roger Wicker, Republican of Mississippi, who is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the emerging proposal “a disaster” and cast doubt on the notion that Iran would “ever engage in good faith.”

The senior US official said the mechanism by which Iran would dispose of its highly enriched uranium was still being negotiated. Trump has insisted that the US seize the material as part of his vow to curb Iran’s nuclear programme.

The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal for winding down the war by reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a senior US official told reporters on Sunday. Even as American and Iranian officials describe the terms differently, the official said Iran had also agreed to dispose of highly enriched uranium but added that a deal had not yet been signed. Neither the Iranian leadership nor its state media has publicly commented on the terms of a potential agreement or what is being discussed. The US official said a deal had not yet been signed and was still subject to final approval from President Donald Trump and Iran’s supreme leader, which could take some days. Also Read: ‘India can count on me 100%. I am a big fan of PM Modi,‘ says Trump in phone call at Delhi event Mechanism for Iran’s disposal of its enriched uranium being negotiated The senior official said the mechanism by which Iran would dispose of its highly enriched uranium was still being negotiated. Trump has insisted that the US seize the material as part of his vow to curb Iran’s nuclear programme. News of a probable deal came after a lot of back and forth between the two sides and with Trump threatening to restart attacks on Iran. Also Read: ‘Trump agreed final agreement with Iran must remove nuclear danger,’ says Netanyahu On Saturday, the US president announced on social media that the two countries had “largely negotiated” a memorandum of understanding “pertaining to peace.” However, on Sunday, Trump said he had ordered his negotiators “not to rush into a deal.” ‘US could end its blockade of Iranian ports’ Trump said in his social media post on Sunday that if a deal gets approved, the US could end its blockade of Iranian ports, which it had used to pressure Tehran to reopen the strait. Over the last 24 hours, both the US and Iranian officials have been stressfully mentioning the concessions they hope to secure. Three Iranian officials said on Saturday that the agreement would specify that the nuclear issue would be negotiated within 30 to 60 days. Also Read: Iran says Hormuz traffic will return to pre-war levels within 30 days after deal US and Iranian officials have said that any agreement would be an initial framework that would lead to further negotiations. The conflict has killed thousands, rattled global energy markets and been broadly unpopular among the American public. ‘Iran will never have nuclear weapons,’ Netanyahu, Trump agree The talk of a potential deal was received with concern in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that he and Trump remained united in their stance that Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Three senior Iranian officials told The New York Times that it would halt the fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Also Read: Iran’s president Pezeshkian says Iran ready to assure world it’s not seeking nuclear weapons Senator Cory Booker, Democrat of New Jersey, said on CNN that President Trump was “being played as a fool” over the possible deal. Senator Roger Wicker, Republican of Mississippi, who is chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the emerging proposal “a disaster” and cast doubt on the notion that Iran would “ever engage in good faith.”

The senior US official said the mechanism by which Iran would dispose of its highly enriched uranium was still being negotiated. Trump has insisted that the US seize the material as part of his vow to curb Iran’s nuclear programme.

US and Iran agree in principle to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says senior official

Amid conflicting claims about the terms of a probable agreement for extending ceasefire and deciding the framework for negotiations to achieve a lasting peace, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that a draft understanding under discussion between Washington and Tehran proposes that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would return to pre-war levels within 30 days.&nbsp;The US has been insisting on free navigation in the vital waterway, like earlier.&nbsp;The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would ease one of the biggest global energy disruptions in recent years after energy prices soared, pushing up inflation levels across the globe.&nbsp;Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the naval blockade around the strait would also be fully lifted during the 30-day period, while part of Iran’s frozen overseas funds would also be released.The likely breakthrough comes nearly three months after war started between Iran, the US and Israel, leading to severe disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-president-pezeshkian-says-iran-ready-to-assure-world-it-s-not-seeking-nuclear-weapons-1779627310359">Iran’s president Pezeshkian says Iran ready to assure world it’s not seeking nuclear weapons</a>&nbsp;Around 125 to 140 ships crossed the strait daily before the war. The vessel movement dropped sharply after Iran tightened control over the waterway and, subsequently, the US imposed a naval blockade on shipping linked to Iranian ports.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Managing the Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s ‘legal right’: Adviser&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Mohsen Rezaei, the military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has said that managing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s “legal right,” and such control would help secure the country’s national interests and end decades of instability in the Gulf.&nbsp;The adviser said Iran’s management of the Strait of Hormuz would “ensure national security” and mark “the end of 50 years of insecurity in the Gulf.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-iran-getting-a-lot-closer-to-deal-with-us-tehran-also-shares-optimism-1779569215142">Trump says Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to deal with US; Tehran also shares optimism</a><h2>‘Significant progress made,’ says Rubio</h2>&nbsp;US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a visit to India, has said that negotiations may be nearing a turning point. Addressing a press conference with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rubio said there had been notable movement in the talks, though he stressed that no final agreement had yet been reached.&nbsp;In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump also said that Washington and Tehran had “largely negotiated” the framework of a peace arrangement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-talks-will-collapse-if-the-us-doesn-t-show-flexibility-iran-s-media-1779559398097">‘Talks will collapse if the US doesn't show flexibility’: Iran’s media</a><h2>Difficult issues remain unresolved: Iran</h2>&nbsp;However, Iran has indicated that difficult issues remain unresolved. Tasnim reported that Tehran has not yet accepted any commitments related to curbing its nuclear activities. The report added that the draft agreement creates a 60-day period for future talks on nuclear matters, separate from the 30-day timeline related to maritime navigation in Hormuz.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-top-negotiator-ghalibaf-warns-us-of-crushing-bitter-consequences-if-it-foolishly-restarts-war-1779538273012">Iran’s top negotiator Ghalibaf warns US of ‘crushing and bitter’ response if it ‘foolishly’ restarts war</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tried to reassure the international community that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons. Pezeshkian also warned that Tehran’s negotiating team would not compromise on core national interests.&nbsp;Brent crude prices have surged more than 40 per cent since the conflict erupted earlier this year, raising fuel and food costs across many countries.

An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said that managing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s “legal right” and such control would ensure national security and mark the end of 50 years of insecurity in the Gulf.

Amid conflicting claims about the terms of a probable agreement for extending ceasefire and deciding the framework for negotiations to achieve a lasting peace, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that a draft understanding under discussion between Washington and Tehran proposes that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would return to pre-war levels within 30 days. The US has been insisting on free navigation in the vital waterway, like earlier. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would ease one of the biggest global energy disruptions in recent years after energy prices soared, pushing up inflation levels across the globe. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the naval blockade around the strait would also be fully lifted during the 30-day period, while part of Iran’s frozen overseas funds would also be released. The likely breakthrough comes nearly three months after war started between Iran, the US and Israel, leading to severe disruptions in maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: Iran’s president Pezeshkian says Iran ready to assure world it’s not seeking nuclear weapons Around 125 to 140 ships crossed the strait daily before the war. The vessel movement dropped sharply after Iran tightened control over the waterway and, subsequently, the US imposed a naval blockade on shipping linked to Iranian ports. Managing the Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s ‘legal right’: Adviser Mohsen Rezaei, the military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has said that managing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s “legal right,” and such control would help secure the country’s national interests and end decades of instability in the Gulf. The adviser said Iran’s management of the Strait of Hormuz would “ensure national security” and mark “the end of 50 years of insecurity in the Gulf.” Also Read: Trump says Iran ‘getting a lot closer’ to deal with US; Tehran also shares optimism ‘Significant progress made,’ says Rubio US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a visit to India, has said that negotiations may be nearing a turning point. Addressing a press conference with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Rubio said there had been notable movement in the talks, though he stressed that no final agreement had yet been reached. In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump also said that Washington and Tehran had “largely negotiated” the framework of a peace arrangement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” Trump wrote. Also Read: ‘Talks will collapse if the US doesn't show flexibility’: Iran’s media Difficult issues remain unresolved: Iran However, Iran has indicated that difficult issues remain unresolved. Tasnim reported that Tehran has not yet accepted any commitments related to curbing its nuclear activities. The report added that the draft agreement creates a 60-day period for future talks on nuclear matters, separate from the 30-day timeline related to maritime navigation in Hormuz. Also Read: Iran’s top negotiator Ghalibaf warns US of ‘crushing and bitter’ response if it ‘foolishly’ restarts war Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tried to reassure the international community that Iran is not seeking nuclear weapons. Pezeshkian also warned that Tehran’s negotiating team would not compromise on core national interests. Brent crude prices have surged more than 40 per cent since the conflict erupted earlier this year, raising fuel and food costs across many countries.

An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said that managing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is Tehran’s “legal right” and such control would ensure national security and mark the end of 50 years of insecurity in the Gulf.

Iran says Hormuz traffic will return to pre-war levels within 30 days after deal

After US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and details will be announced soon, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day India tour, while speaking to reporters in New Delhi said there is possibility of "good news" regarding the peace deal with Iran.&nbsp;"I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," he said when asked about a deal being reached upon between US and Iran by reporters.He said great progress has been made in last 48 hours and the Strait of Hormuz blockade will be resolved soon.&nbsp;"Some progress has been made in the past 48 hours on an outline that could resolve the Strait of Hormuz situation," he said during a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-far-from-reality-iran-media-pushes-back-after-trump-claims-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-under-new-deal-1779612021584">‘Far from reality’: Iran media pushes back after Trump claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen under new deal</a>&nbsp;However, he reiterated that the main goal for US remains to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;"Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon. The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway, and what they are doing now is basically they are threatening to destroy commercial vessels using an international waterway that is illegal under any concept of international law," said Rubio.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump also spoke of an agreement "largely negotiated" with Iran that would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He however, did not give much details on it.&nbsp;

Marco Rubio reiterated that despite the deal if reached, the main goal for US remains to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon.

After US President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and details will be announced soon, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day India tour, while speaking to reporters in New Delhi said there is possibility of "good news" regarding the peace deal with Iran. "I do think perhaps there is the possibility that in the next few hours the world will get some good news," he said when asked about a deal being reached upon between US and Iran by reporters. He said great progress has been made in last 48 hours and the Strait of Hormuz blockade will be resolved soon. "Some progress has been made in the past 48 hours on an outline that could resolve the Strait of Hormuz situation," he said during a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. ALSO READ: ‘Far from reality’: Iran media pushes back after Trump claims Strait of Hormuz will reopen under new deal However, he reiterated that the main goal for US remains to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon. "Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon. The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway, and what they are doing now is basically they are threatening to destroy commercial vessels using an international waterway that is illegal under any concept of international law," said Rubio. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump also spoke of an agreement "largely negotiated" with Iran that would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He however, did not give much details on it.

Marco Rubio reiterated that despite the deal if reached, the main goal for US remains to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon.

Marco Rubio hints at 'good news for the world in few hours' regarding Iran at press meet in India