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Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is open to providing Iran sanctions relief and releasing frozen funds if there is "concrete progress" on a nuclear deal, according to a US official.
- The US is engaged in "positive and constructive discussions" through mediators, but insists that nuclear issues must be addressed before any deal is reached.
- Trump rejected Iran’s recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "unacceptable" and expressing skepticism about Iran negotiating in good faith.
- US officials, including special envoy Steve Witkoff and others, are leading talks, with Iran showing some flexibility on nuclear issues but no agreement reached on timing.
- US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz criticized Iran's proposal as a cynical tactic, noting mistrust due to Iran's recent violations of a previous US-Iran memorandum.
