In Iran, a small but influential group of conservative politicians, religious leaders and government officials have been thwarting efforts to reach an agreement with the United States for weeks.. The New York Times reports this. According to the publication, opponents of the agreement are putting pressure on the negotiators through rallies and state television.. During the protests in Tehran, they call to continue the fight against the United States and Israel and not to make concessions. The US and Iran have been negotiating since April 8 after reaching a fragile truce.. Washington demands the removal or destruction of stockpiles of highly enriched uranium and ensuring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. For its part, Tehran is seeking the lifting of sanctions, unfreezing of foreign assets and security guarantees. Iran's proposal to charge fees for the passage of ships through the strait remains a separate subject of controversy.. Amid negotiations, Washington continues to threaten Iran with new strikes. In particular, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said that the United States has more than enough capabilities to resume attacks. At the same time, according to The New York Times, the new Supreme Leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei supports the continuation of negotiations, while President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly criticized state television for inciting divisions within the country.

As is known, the United States and Iran continue negotiations regarding a possible agreement that could extend the truce by approximately 60 days.. According to the parties, in this case, the United States should ease the blockade, and Iran should restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, serious differences remain between the parties. . Situation in the region News from Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.