US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports “slight progress” in US-Iran negotiations aimed at converting a fragile ceasefire into a more lasting agreement. Multiple outlets say Rubio delivers the update while the talks continue and ahead of meetings of other foreign ministers, including NATO counterparts in Sweden. While the US acknowledges movement in discussions, Rubio emphasizes that progress is limited and does not mean a final agreement is close, and he cautions against overstating results. One outlet reports that Rubio describes the timeline for reaching an agreement as potentially taking additional days, while Iran’s side signals that progress on an initial framework does not automatically translate into proximity to a final settlement. France 24 adds that both sides describe progress on a 14-point memorandum of understanding, but they also insist that a final deal is not imminent and that key issues remain unresolved. The reporting also reflects uncertainty about whether fighting could resume if negotiations fail, with both Washington’s and Tehran’s statements characterizing the process as ongoing rather than concluded.