U.S. and Iranian negotiators continue talks while remaining at odds on core issues, even as senior U.S. officials say there are signs of progress toward a wider agreement. According to multiple reports, the two sides hold opposing positions on Iran’s uranium stockpile and on terms related to controls in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterizes the discussions as yielding “good signs,” suggesting movement toward a potential breakthrough. CBS also reports that negotiators are working toward a peace-related framework that could include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with one timeline estimate indicating an announcement could come as early as Monday. Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates that the United States will eventually recover Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile. While the negotiations proceed, officials continue to signal that agreement requires resolving disagreements on both nuclear-related matters and maritime access and control in the Strait of Hormuz.