Iran still weighing on its response to US proposal on deal — diplomat
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran is currently considering a US proposal to settle a conflict. This follows a statement from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating that Washington expects a response by Friday.
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What happened
The Iranian authorities have not yet responded to the US proposal on an agreement to settle the conflict, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
Why it matters
"As for the negotiations, it should be noted that [the response] is under consideration, and we will certainly announce the final outcome as soon as it is reached," he told the Tasnim news agency in an interview.
Common ground
Earlier, US Secretary of State and national security advisor Marco Rubio stated that Washington expects Tehran’s response to the settlement proposals by Friday.
Perspective signals
No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.
Follow-up questions
- What terms are actually in the Iran proposal, and which side would have to compromise first?
- What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said [the response] is under consideration?
- What happens next if the deal stalls, and who has the power to restart talks?
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran is currently considering a US proposal to settle a conflict. This follows a statement from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating that Washington expects a response by Friday.
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