Talks to end Iran war appear to falter a day before Trump deadline
by Dan Sabbagh in Jerusalem and Maya Yang from World news | The Guardian on (#74R8K)
US president acknowledges significant' 10-point peace plan submitted by Tehran but says it is not good enough'
Diplomatic negotiations aimed at halting the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering a day before a deadline imposed by Donald Trump with a threat to destroy Iran's bridges and attack its power plants.
Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey want both sides to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the strait of Hormuz, to be followed by a period of detailed negotiations intended to reach a more complete peace agreement.
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