Trump and Rubio say US and Iran positions converging on nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump stated Iran is "getting a lot closer" to reaching an agreement with the US, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said "progress" has been made with an announcement possible soon. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told state television that US and Iranian positions had been converging in the last week, but cautioned that convergence did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues.
Verified
- ✓Trump said Iran is 'getting a lot closer' to reaching an agreement. (BBC News)
- ✓Secretary of State Marco Rubio said 'progress' has been made. (BBC News)
- ✓Rubio indicated an announcement is possible soon. (BBC News)
- ✓Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said US and Iranian positions have been converging in the last week. (BBC News)
- ✓Baqaei warned that convergence does not guarantee agreement on key issues. (BBC News)
Interpretation
- ~The convergence of positions signals movement toward a potential nuclear deal. (BBC News reporting of official statements, not independently verified outcome)
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- 6 of 14 major US outlets
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- May 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM PDT
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