US, Iran In Intense Indirect Talks To Draft Final Agreement Amid Nuclear Dispute: Report

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• US, Iran In Intense Indirect Talks To Draft Final Agreement Amid Nuclear Dispute: Report Published By, Last Updated: May 22, 2026, 05:32 IST US and Iran hold indirect talks via drafts to avert renewed conflict, but mistrust and disputes over Irans highly enriched uranium and sanctions leave a final deal uncertain.
• Smoke rises from the sites of airstrikes in Tehran.
• (Image: AFP) The United States and Iran are engaged in intense indirect negotiations to draft a final agreement, according to a report, as both sides attempt to prevent renewed conflict despite continuing disagreements over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
• The New York Times reported that messages and draft texts are being exchanged between Washington and Tehran, with discussions focused on building a framework for a possible deal.
• The talks remain indirect, reflecting persistent mistrust between the two countries.