Financial Post
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May 18, 2026
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US and Iran Still at Odds Despite Renewed Diplomatic Efforts
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The United States and Iran remain deeply entrenched in their respective positions despite renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving long-standing tensions. The latest round of negotiations held earlier this month in Vienna failed to yield any significant breakthroughs, highlighting the deep-seated issues that continue to divide the two nations.
U.S. officials have accused Iran of using diplomatic backchannels to stall progress and maintain leverage over negotiations. In response, the Biden administration has signaled its willingness to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCP…
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