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Donald Trump moderated expectations on Sunday (24) for an imminent deal with Iran, after promising on Saturday that negotiations were "largely completed." The US president stated via Truth Social that he instructed his representatives "not to rush" because "time is on our side," maintaining the blockade of Iranian ports until definitive signing. ✓
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"Instruí meus representantes a não se precipitarem (…) porque o tempo está a nosso favor", escreveu o presidente americano em sua plataforma Truth Social."
According to the BBC, Trump had declared on Saturday that an agreement was "largely negotiated" to end the three-month war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a passage through which about 20% of the world's oil flows. But a day later, the tone changed: "Nobody has seen it, nobody knows what it is. It's not even fully negotiated yet," Trump wrote about the supposed agreement. ◦
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"An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalisation between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly."
The war began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, costing at least $29 billion to American taxpayers and leaving 13 military personnel dead, according to American media outlets. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday (25) in New Delhi that the US will find "another way" if negotiations fail, but that diplomacy will take priority before Washington explores "alternatives." ✓
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"A guerra começou em 28 de fevereiro, quando Estados Unidos e Israel atacaram o Irã. Desde então, o conflito custou ao menos US$ 29 bilhões aos contribuintes americanos e deixou 13 militares mortos."
Negotiations stumble on central issues like Iran's nuclear program — the US and Israel want the dismantling of uranium enrichment facilities, which Iran denies using for military purposes. The proposal under discussion, according to CBS News, includes unfreezing Iranian assets in foreign banks and extending negotiations for 30 days, but Iranian agency Tasnim reports that disagreements persist over frozen resources. ✓
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"A emissora CBS News, que citou fontes com conhecimento das conversas, afirmou que a proposta em discussão inclui o desbloqueio de alguns ativos iranianos em bancos no exterior e a prorrogação das negociações por 30 dias"
Trump changed tone between Saturday and Sunday, going from optimistic to cautious about Iran deal
Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and is central point of negotiations
Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.
Covered by only some sources (2)
Deal has support from seven or eight regional countries
Oil prices fell 6% on expectation of agreement
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Republican division over Iran deal
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What is the specific content of the proposed agreement between the US and Iran?
Why it's still unknown: Trump stated that 'nobody has seen' the agreement and that it is 'not even fully negotiated yet'
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When will negotiations on Iran's nuclear program resume?
Why it's still unknown: Sources indicate the nuclear issue will be left for a 'later stage,' but without a defined timeline
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What is Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's position on the agreement?
Why it's still unknown: American sources cited by Axios mention the need for Iranian approval, but there is no official confirmation from Tehran
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How many regional countries support the American approach in the negotiations?
Why it's still unknown: Marco Rubio mentioned 'seven or eight regional countries,' but did not identify which ones