Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said no agreement has been reached on the details of the nuclear issues, and serious negotiations are required to overcome differences. He said Tehran hoped a preliminary agreement could be reached in the coming days with Pakistan’s mediation efforts, with the possibility of extending the ceasefire to create space for more talks on lifting sanctions on Iran and securing compensation for war damages. In exchange, Iran will provide assurances to the international community about the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme, he said, adding that any other narrative about the ongoing talks is a misrepresentation of the situation.