Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:13am on 21 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
Backchannel talks between the United States and Iran had moved close to a framework deal to end their seven-week conflict, but public comments by US President Donald Trump may have slowed progress. CNN reported that Trump said Iran had accepted major US demands, including a long halt to its nuclear programme. Iranian officials quickly denied any final agreement or new talks date. US officials told CNN that such public claims may have hurt trust during sensitive talks. Iran’s leaders also face pressure at home over any deal. With the ceasefire deadline near, both sides are still trying to avoid renewed fighting. (PC: India Today)
