The US and Iran appear closer to a broader agreement, but disputes over sanctions relief remain.

US President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated”, before later saying talks were still ongoing. A draft US-Iran memorandum of understanding has sparked backlash in Washington, alarm in Israel and fresh questions over sanctions, nuclear talks and the shaky ceasefire. So how close are the two sides to a real agreement?

Ali Hashem (@alihashem), Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent

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