Key facts
- Talks are deadlocked over $24 billion.
- An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned of a potentially wider war.
- Iran reportedly fired warning shots at US destroyers.
- Donald Trump suggested the US does not need a deal with Iran.
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader indicated that ongoing negotiations have reached a deadlock, specifically concerning a sum of $24 billion. This individual also issued a warning, suggesting the possibility of a wider conflict erupting. The specific nature of the talks and the parties involved were not detailed. In a separate development, Iran reportedly fired warning shots at US destroyers. This comes after former US President Donald Trump suggested that the US does not need to reach a deal with Iran, and if a deal were made, he would meet with Iran's supreme leader.