Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 14 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
A key sticking point in US-Iran negotiations is the duration of limits on Tehran’s nuclear activity, with United States proposing a 20-year suspension while Iran is willing to accept only a five-year pause. The proposal stops short of a permanent ban, allowing Iran to retain its rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Additional disputes include US demands to remove near-bomb-grade uranium, curb enrichment, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and end support for proxy groups. Despite failed Islamabad talks, both sides signalled possible renewed discussions, suggesting a narrow window remains for a diplomatic breakthrough. (PC: AP)
