Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that any new nuclear deal with Iran would have to go far beyond the Obama-era JCPOA, arguing that agreement failed to stop Tehran from building up its enrichment capabilities.

Tehran is pursuing an interim agreement with Washington to secure financial relief, reduce tensions and buy time while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear programme.

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, June 1 (Reuters) - Iran is pushing for a limited interim agreement with the United States in a bid to ease mounting economic pressure and stabilise the situation at home, while avoiding major concessions on its nuclear programme,

Trump says Iran has agreed to refrain from creating or buying nuclear weapons, but warns he could end talks and resume military action if needed.

"We are more than capable," the Department of Defense Secretary said.

THE US has hit out at Tehran as it was revealed the two nations are reportedly on the brink of agreeing to a high-stakes 60-day ceasefire extension. Iran was accused by the CENTOM of carrying out

By Elwely Elwelly and Jana Choukeir May 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. and Iran still have issues to resolve in peace talks, after Washington dismissed an Iranian state television report of a framework deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a month and to lift a U.

An unofficial draft of a U.S.-Iran peace deal would see shipping in the Strait of Hormuz return to pre-war levels within a month.