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U.S.–Iran indirect talks resume as sanctions widen

U.S. and Iranian officials met mediators separately while Treasury added new sanctions.

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  1. U.S. targets Iran's military supply chain as diplomatic talks remain uncertain

    The U.S. has targeted people and firms around the globe that it has accused of being financial facilitators or enablers of Iran's military supply chain.

    War & Conflict · PBS NewsHour · · Read at PBS NewsHour ↗

  2. Iran threatens to attack Mideast infrastructure after Trump dismisses Hormuz proposal

    Tehran awaiting 'final US response' from mediators to its demands for truce, end of blockade, and sanctions relief as preconditions for nuclear talks; Russia says Iran should stay in NPT The post Iran threatens to…

    War & Conflict · Times of Israel · · Read at Times of Israel ↗

  1. U.S., Iran hold separate mediator talks as Mideast oil exports hit war-time high

    Iranian and U.S. officials reportedly met separately with mediators Monday to push for a ceasefire, as Middle Eastern crude exports rebounded to war-time high.

    War & Conflict · CNBC · · Read at CNBC ↗

  2. Trump offers Iran economic relief for concrete nuclear concessions

    President Trump is willing to give Iran sanctions relief and release Iranian frozen funds in return for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program, U.S. officials say. Why it matters: The U.S. message to Iran…

    War & Conflict · Axios · · Read at Axios ↗

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