BlockBeats News, June 12th, according to Axios, former President Trump has repeatedly claimed that an agreement was close at hand, a claim yet to be confirmed by Tehran. However, three sources briefed on the talks said that during Wednesday's meeting between Iranian officials and Qatari mediators, key differences had been resolved. The negotiations in Tehran continued into late Wednesday night, with Qatari envoy Ali Shamkhani and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi working to bridge the remaining gaps between the U.S. and Iran. Sources said that both the Qatari side and the Iranian side believed on Wednesday that they had reached a text that the U.S. would also accept.

The differences between the two sides on three key issues have narrowed: the mechanism for releasing Iranian frozen assets—Iran's most important issue; arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire; and negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program during the 60-day ceasefire. Sources said that Iranian officials told several countries on Thursday that the Tehran talks had produced a preliminary agreement, but Supreme Leader Khamenei still needs to give final approval. (Jinse)