US media reveals behind-the-scenes details of the US-Iran agreement negotiations: Three major differences have been narrowed under Qatar's mediation.

According to Odaily, Trump has repeatedly claimed that a deal is close, but Tehran has not yet confirmed his latest statement. However, three sources briefed on the negotiations said that key differences have been resolved during talks between Iranian officials and Qatari mediators on Wednesday. The negotiations continued in Tehran until late Wednesday night, with Qatari envoy Ali al-Sawadi and Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi working to bridge the remaining differences between the United States and Iran. Sources say that Qatar and Iran believed on Wednesday that they had reached an agreement text acceptable to the United States. The differences between the two sides on three key issues have narrowed: a mechanism for releasing frozen Iranian assets—the most important issue for Iran; arrangements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day ceasefire; and how to negotiate Iran's nuclear program during the 60-day ceasefire. Iranian officials told several countries on Thursday that the Tehran talks had produced an agreement in principle, but Supreme Leader Mojtaba still needs to give it final approval. (Jinshi)