Iran has reached a partial understanding with the U.S. regarding a significant portion of pending issues, according to a government spokesperson.
This development suggests a shift in diplomatic priorities toward immediate conflict resolution, potentially decoupling the urgent need to end active warfare from the long-standing, more complex disputes over nuclear proliferation.
Ismail Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, confirmed the progress during a press conference in Tehran on April 20, 2026 [2]. He said that while reaching an understanding on many of the issues presented is correct, it does not signify the signing of a final agreement [1].
Baghaei said that current negotiations are focused on ending the war and do not include the nuclear file at this stage [1]. To facilitate this goal, the Foreign Ministry has submitted a plan consisting of 14 points [4] that focuses on bringing an end to the conflict.
Despite the reported progress on specific issues, the spokesperson said that there is currently no plan for a second round of negotiations with the U.S. [3].
"The ongoing negotiations with the United States are currently focused on ending the war," Baghaei said [1]. He said the scope of the current diplomatic track, "The nuclear file is not being discussed at this stage" [1].
Regarding the timeline for future diplomatic summits, Baghaei said, "There is currently no plan for a second round of negotiations with America" [3].
“The ongoing negotiations with the United States are currently focused on ending the war”
The Iranian government is attempting to isolate the immediate cessation of hostilities from the broader, more contentious nuclear negotiations. By presenting a specific 14-point plan and narrowing the scope of dialogue, Tehran is signaling a preference for a phased diplomatic approach—first securing a ceasefire or peace agreement before returning to the systemic disputes that have historically stalled U.S.-Iran relations.
