Iranian president says US deal 'not out of reach' in call with Putin

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said a deal with the United States remains achievable, describing it as 'not out of reach' during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Anadolu Agency.

Pezeshkian told Putin that what he characterized as American 'maximalism' continues to represent the biggest obstacle standing in the way of a fair agreement between Iran and the United States.

For his part, Putin backed a diplomatic solution to the broader tensions at play, aligning Moscow's stated position with the search for a negotiated resolution rather than escalation.

The call between the two leaders adds to a series of diplomatic exchanges involving Iran, Russia and the United States amid ongoing efforts to address disputes between Tehran and Washington, with Moscow positioning itself as supportive of a negotiated outcome.

Anadolu Agency's report did not specify further details on the substance of the proposed US-Iran deal or on any concrete next steps agreed between Pezeshkian and Putin during the call.