US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Iran will take place in Qatar's capital Doha on Tuesday, though a senior Iranian official has denied any talks are planned with American counterparts.
The announcement comes after days of reciprocal military strikes that threatened an interim ceasefire deal, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard hitting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian targets.
Both sides agreed on Sunday to halt attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.
IN: “I think both...”
OUT: “...to an election.”
DUR: 31 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629-1449dave-usiran1.mp3
(ALT)
Reporter Jagruti Dave in Washington says that despite the aggressive rhetoric from both capitals, there is a strong impetus to reach an agreement.
IN: “I think despite...”
OUT: “...that is maintained.”
DUR: 13 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629-1449dave-usiran2.mp3
(ALT)
Jagruti Dave in Washington says that while events are moving quickly, history suggests a final deal between the US and Iran could take months to negotiate.
IN: “We have this...”
OUT: “...Doha on Tuesday.”
DUR: 36 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0629-1449dave-usiran3.mp3