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Iranian and U.S. officials on Saturday signaled progress in diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a return to full-scale war, even as uncertainty continued to surround the monthlong cease-fire between the two sides

Iranian and U.S. officials on Saturday signaled progress in diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a return to full-scale war, even as uncertainty continued to surround the monthlong cease-fire between the two sides. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said Washington and Tehran were in the “final stage” of drafting a memorandum of understanding. He suggested that the contentious issue of Iran’s nuclear program could be postponed for later negotiations. “The positions of the two sides are becoming closer,” Baghaei said in remarks carried by Iranian state media. “We may be able to reach a mutually acceptable solution.” While the White House did not immediately comment, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that negotiations were moving forward. Speaking during an official visit to India, Rubio said “some progress” had been made and hinted that developments could emerge later in the day. “Even as I speak to you now, there’s some work being done,” Rubio said. A senior regional official involved in mediation efforts also said the United States and Iran…

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