Negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled, with both sides at odds over a number of issues.
Here are some of the key points of contention:
- Iran’s nuclear programme: The US wants Iran to halt its nuclear programme altogether, but Tehran says any such restrictions must be for a limited number of years.
- Iran’s uranium stockpile: Trump says the US wants to take custody of Iran’s stockpile of 400kg (880lbs) of highly-enriched uranium. Tehran has rejected the demand.
- Strait of Hormuz: Iran insists it will maintain restrictions on shipping in the waterway until the US lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. But Trump says the blockade will remain in place until a deal is reached.
- Frozen assets: Iranian officials are demanding sanctions relief and the unfreezing of $20bn in assets as part of any lasting agreement.
- War reparations: Iran is also demanding compensation for damage caused by US and Israeli attacks, amounting to about $270bn.
- Iran’s regional influence: The US wants to limit Tehran’s support for its regional allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, and also curb its ballistic missile programme.
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