U.S. negotiators
Coverage of U.S. negotiators in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip
Iran insists on charging a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. diplomatic efforts, highlighting an unresolved issue in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The strait remains a strategic leverage point for Iran.
- US-Iran negotiations: What’s the latest?
Iranian officials are expected in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators, a day after US negotiators arrived there. The negotiations are part of ongoing US-Iran discussions.
- Lead negotiator on 2015 Iran nuclear deal weighs in on what's next for Trump's deal
Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator on the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, discusses the future of U.S. negotiations aiming to establish a new deal to end the Iran war. The conversation is part of NPR's coverage with Ailsa Chang.
- Trump mulls possible Iran agreement after strikes this week
President Trump met with his top advisers in the Situation Room to discuss a path forward on Iran. U.S. and Iranian negotiators are working on a potential agreement to extend the current ceasefire.
- Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
Trump advised U.S. negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, which could include a 60-day ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The potential agreement aims to address regional tensions and maritime access.
- What we know about why face-to-face talks with Iran fell through
U.S. negotiators were set to begin a second round of face-to-face talks with Iran, but the White House's hopes for a quick diplomatic breakthrough collapsed before the discussions could proceed. The failure highlights ongoing challenges in resuming nuclear negotiations.