BlockBeats News, May 22nd. Earlier today, Iranian media reported that the final draft of the US-Iran agreement has been reached and is expected to be announced in the next few hours. However, Al Arabiya later refuted the reports as fabricated. US Secretary of State Pompeo subsequently clarified that while there has been progress in US-Iran negotiations, reaching an agreement is difficult, and he does not want to appear overly optimistic. Iranian President Raisi, on the other hand, took a hardline stance, stating that Iran will not concede in the negotiations. A summary of the Middle East situation is as follows:

United States

US Media: US intelligence indicates that Iran is rapidly rebuilding its military capability, posing a significant threat if airstrikes were to resume.

US Officials: Iran's position on the nuclear issue remains staunch.

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We have made some progress on the Iran issue, with some positive signs.

Trump threatens Iran again to hand over enriched uranium, stating it will be destroyed upon receipt.

Iran

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy Political Deputy: All armed forces are on high alert and fully prepared to respond at any time to any hostile actions from the enemy.

Iranian President Raisi: The government will fully support the armed forces, and the military has displayed the country's defensive capabilities in a high state of readiness.

Iranian senior officials have dismissed reports on "retained enriched uranium," stating that their position remains unchanged, and they will dilute it on their own.

Ceasefire Negotiations

Iranian Media: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met with the Pakistani Interior Minister to discuss US-Iran indirect negotiations.

Iranian President Raisi: There will be no concessions in the negotiations.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that they are evaluating the latest negotiation proposals from the US.

According to Reuters citing Iranian senior officials, an agreement has not yet been reached, but the differences have narrowed.

Al Jazeera: The US and Iran are very close to reaching an agreement, but it is premature to judge whether a final agreement can be reached.

Strait of Hormuz - Iranian Revolutionary Guard:

In the past 24 hours, 31 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian side stated that approximately 30 ships are currently requesting passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Central Command: As of May 21st, Central Command has forced 94 merchant ships to change course and has immobilized 4 merchant vessels.

Iran's Ambassador to France: Iran and Oman are discussing the permanent imposition of a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reopening the strait will require countries to pay the fee.