Iran-US talks are making headway, with mediation efforts concentrated on finalizing a memorandum of understanding. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said there has been a convergence of views and progress in the process, but other key points of contention will be ironed out at a later stage. Furthermore, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump are optimistic about reaching a resolution. However, Trump has hinted at the possibility of new strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, allies of the US, Pakistan and Persian Gulf nations, are pushing both sides to reach a long-lasting peace deal instead of the temporary ceasefires.