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U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Agreement Amid Sanctions Disputes
Published May 26, 2026
The United States and Iran are reportedly inching toward a broader agreement, although disputes over sanctions relief continue to pose challenges.
President Donald Trump recently asserted that negotiations with Iran were “largely negotiated,” yet he later clarified that discussions are still ongoing. A draft memorandum of understanding between the two nations has elicited criticism in Washington, raised alarms in Israel, and sparked renewed questions about sanctions, ongoing nuclear talks, and an unstable ceasefire.
The uncertainty surrounding the negotiations has led to inquiries regarding the likelihood of a finalized agreement between the two sides.
For more insights, this episode features Ali Hashem, Senior Correspondent at Al Jazeera.
Episode production credits include David Enders, Sarí el-Khalili, Catherine Nouhan, and Tuleen Barakat, with Kevin Hirten as guest host. Editing was handled by Tamara Khandaker. Sound design is credited to Alex Roldan, while video editing was conducted by Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke serves as the executive producer of The Take.
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