Deal ‘within reach’ if US shows flexibility on Iran’s nuclear programme

Although sending Pakistan’s military chief to Tehran is a sign negotiators are trying to “narrow the gaps”, any agreement ultimately depends on Washington’s willingness to compromise, an analyst tells Al Jazeera. “If they show any sign of flexibility in relation to nuclear material, as well as the Strait of Hormuz, a deal could be within reach,” said Abas Aslani, a senior research fellow at the Tehran-based Center for Middle East Strategic Studies. “But if they insist on imposing unilateral terms on Iran, I think that would be near-to-impossible to expect any accord,” he added.