Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Friday that progress on a final nuclear agreement hinges on reaching an interim deal with the United States. He indicated that without demonstrable commitment through initial steps, negotiations will stall. This position signals a hardening of Iran’s stance as talks remain ongoing. The specifics of the desired interim agreement were not detailed in the statement. This development casts doubt on the timeline for a comprehensive resolution to the nuclear issue. International observers are closely monitoring the situation, as a breakdown in talks could have significant geopolitical consequences. The US State Department has not yet officially responded to Araghchi’s remarks.