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Iran and Trump talk down hopes of imminent deal

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Sarah Kelly
May 25, 2026

No breakthrough for now in talks to end the Iran war: Over the weekend, the US president repeatedly announced an agreement. But his recent social media post and signals from Tehran suggest a deal is not in sight.

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