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US, Iran Talks Progress Towards Agreement to End War, Axios Reports

Business & Policy
April 15, 2026

(Reuters) – The United States and Iran made progress in talks on Tuesday and are moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two US officials.

Reporting by Kanjyik Ghosh in Barcelona;

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